Lesson Plan
Building Bridges: U.S. Bilateral and Multilateral Relations
In this lesson, students will explore the reasons for bilateral and multilateral diplomatic relations and their importance in advancing America's interests abroad.
Advocacy
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Case Studies in Diplomacy
In this activity, students will analyze a global issue and formulate a diplomatic strategy to address the issue.
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Among the Powers of the Earth
In celebration of Freedom 250, the revolutionary stories of the diplomats that helped secure the independence of America will be highlighted in NMAD’s upcoming exhibition Among the Powers of Earth. The exhibition will open to the public in the fall of 2026.
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The Art of Accord: Crafting Treaties in the 18th Century
Through the treaty writing activity, students will have a deeper appreciation for the complexity of diplomacy and the critical importance of communication, negotiation, and compromise in shaping the course of history.
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How to Pitch an Economy: Global Trade and Commerce in the 18th Century
In this lesson, students will craft and propose an economic plan they believe will best support the growth of the newly independent U.S.
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Creating Commerce: U.S. Foreign Trade in 1783
In this lesson, students will design a proposal aimed at convincing foreign investors to trade with the newly independent U.S.
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Quick Consuls: Collection of Classroom Bell Ringers
Jumpstart class with NMAD’s bell ringer collection, offering quick prompts for reflection, inquiry, and discussion of America’s 250-year diplomatic journey.
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Avraham Rabby's Braille Globe
Avraham (“Rami”) Rabby was a disability rights advocate and a Foreign Service Officer who served from 1990 to 2017. He was completely blind, having lost his sight at age eight due to detached retinas. Rabby fought the Department of State for several years over his ability to join the U.S. Foreign Service.…
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Public Program
PEPFAR and Global Health Diplomacy in South Africa
In honor of World AIDS Day, join us for a conversation about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR) implementation in South Africa.
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Lesson Plan
Seeing the World Differently
This lesson plan explores Avraham Rabby's advocacy for blind U.S. Foreign Service Officers, highlighting his efforts in promoting equal access for all, regardless of their disability.
