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Convene the Council
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the basics of foreign policy–making in the United States
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various foreign policy options in a variety of situations
- Distinguish among foreign policy tools such as aid, sanctions, and military force
- Evaluate the potential effect of economic, military, and cultural influence on other countries
Overview
Step inside the White House Situation Room and make the tough choices as conflicts around the world escalate.
In Convene the Council, your students will take on the role of president of the United States and discover why foreign policy matters. They will engage with members of the National Security Council to weigh the pros and cons of various policy options and make foreign policy decisions. They will address international crises through strategic action and work to improve core metrics of U.S. prosperity, values, security, and world health.
Can your students make the tough choices as conflicts around the world escalate?
Teacher Tips
The Convene the Council Extension Pack includes activities and a mini quiz that give the game context and reinforce and assess its concepts. Extension Packs include a downloadable teacher lesson plan, assignable student handout, and instructive Google Slides. Google Slides can be used on projectors or interactive whiteboards.
Multilingual and English learners (ELs/MLs) and Spanish-speaking students: This game offers a decision-support tool, an English voiceover, a contextualized glossary, and a Spanish-language version.
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This game was made in partnership with CFR Education from the Council on Foreign Relations, with support from The Peter G. Peterson Fund – New York Community Trust.
Learn more about foreign policy and global affairs with CFR Education. CFR Education aims to close the global literacy gap in our country by providing accessible, accurate, and authoritative resources that build the knowledge, skills, and perspective middle school, high school and higher education students need to understand and engage with today’s most pressing global issues. Leveraging best pedagogical practices and Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) expertise, CFR Education’s supplemental resources teach complex global affairs and foreign policy issues to the next generation.
