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.
IB Global Politics
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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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Reading Between the Lines: Close-Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Students will analyze the Declaration of Independence through a foreign policy lens to uncover its global message, tone, and strategic intent.
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Unpacking the Tools of Diplomacy
At its core, diplomacy is about communication, compromise, and finding solutions everyone can agree on. And on a global scale, it’s what keeps countries talking…
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Secretary Christopher’s Briefcase
This briefcase belonged to U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher (1993-1997) and was used by him during his travels while he was in office. It bears a tag from Secretary Christopher’s trip accompanying President Bill Clinton to Moscow, Russia, for a summit meeting and Kiev, Ukraine for a State visit from May…
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Public Program
Honoring Dr. Ralph J. Bunche as a Hero of U.S. Diplomacy
On February 27, 2020, the State Department’s Foreign Service Institute hosted a “Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy” panel at NMAD to honor Dr. Ralph J. Bunche,…
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Public Program
Diplomacy After Hours: Representing America to the World: Asian American & Pacific Islander Contributions to Diplomacy
Join us for a discussion on the contributions of Asian American & Pacific Islander diplomats to American diplomacy. We will explore the lives and service of three Asian Americans: Ambassador Don Yamamoto, current U.S. Ambassador to Somalia; Boa Lee, Foreign Service Officer and daughter of Hmong refugees; and Dr. Sammy Lee, a…
