From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba By Yashraj Sharma Published On 8 Feb 2026

Concepts of Geographic Thinking: Interrelationship, Geographic Perspective, Spatial Significance

Inquiry: Why might USA want to change the Government in Cuba? Should all countries that try to Nationalize their resources be worried about USA overthrowing the Government? How might the United Nations react to such action?

Activity: Gather and organize data related to Cuban natural resources? Create spatial journal of countries that are interested in resources from Cuba. Complete an issues analysis to get the viewpoints of stakeholders and better understand the issue. Complete an action plan to move forward regarding Cuba and its people. Communicate results using Story Map. 

 

Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato and the EU?

Concepts of Geographic Thinking: Spatial Significance, Interrelationships, Patterns and Trends, Geographic Perspective

Inquiry: What might be so valuable about Greenland  that the US "needs"it? How might this International event impact other countries like Canada? Why might Canada and other countries and territories be concerned about US Imperialistic activities? 

Activity: Collect data about what Greenland has. Gather information about how other countries view Greenland and its' resources. Create a spatial journal of the stakeholders and their views. Conduct an issue analysis to gain insight into views that different stakeholders have regarding this situation. Develop an action plan on how to deal with the conflict that is developing over Greenland. Create a story map to show a solution.