Conflict in the Middle East shapes global politics, economies and everyday life far beyond its borders.
From tensions between Iran and Israel to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, this lesson bundle explores how and why wars begin, escalate and sometimes pause.
Help students examine the role of power, resources and international intervention in shaping events – and consider how disruption to governments and global supply routes can affect people worldwide.
Through informed discussion and debate, students will engage with different perspectives on complex issues, while building the knowledge and critical-thinking skills needed to understand one of the most significant regions in global affairs.
Ready-to-teach lessons
Our lessons save you time, so you can focus on the teaching.
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Oracy-focused activities about conflict and media literacy
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Bite-sized, reliable information about the war in the Middle East
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Innovative ways to develop critical-thinking and communication skills
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What if I don't feel confident to teach these kinds of lessons?
We know that it might be daunting to have conversations in your classroom about conflict. We've created a guide that gives practical tips on how to handle them with confidence, including:
- Ensuring all important perspectives are fairly represented, though some arguments might need more exploration, more time, or more challenge
- Championing facts and challenging misinformation
- Considering informing parents
- Being comfortable without an answer for everything
Content you can trust
Our lessons are produced by experienced teachers, with support from The Economist's senior editors and fact-checkers. That means you can trust our resources to give an accurate and balanced picture for your students to unpick. Learn more.
