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The world in 2024

From rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) to elections that will affect 4.2 billion people in 2024, journalists have predicted the news stories which will be important in the year ahead.

Published 05 January 2024

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Consider the effect that these predictions might have on the world if they come true and discuss some of the key issues in a series of mini-debates.

Use this one-hour lesson to help your students:

  • Explore some of the news stories that journalists say will be important in 2024
  • Discuss the effects that these predictions might have on the world if they come true
  • Join mini-debates on the world in 2024

This lesson develops the following skills and knowledge:

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