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International Affairs, The Executive Branch
Available in Spanish

Convene the Council

List Teaser
Step inside the Situation Room and take on the role of president responding to international events.
6-8
9-12
15-30  min.

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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, the educational arm of the Council on Foreign Relations. Learn more about our partnership with CFR Education. 

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This game was made in partnership with CFR Education, the educational arm of the Council on Foreign Relations, with support from The Peter G. Peterson Fund – New York Community Trust.

Bring global affairs to life in the classroom with CFR Education. CFR Education, the educational arm of the Council on Foreign Relations, helps middle, high school, and higher education students understand and engage with today’s most pressing global issues. With over 800 free, nonpartisan, multimedia teaching and learning resources, CFR Education’s supplemental materials help students gain the knowledge, skills, and perspective needed to navigate today’s interconnected world. CFR Education also provides professional development and programming opportunities to support educators as they take on this crucial work.

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