Download Lesson Plan Here Subjects: Science, Language Arts, Digital Media Literacy, Social Studies, Critical Thinking, Logic Grade Levels: Middle school, High school, College Lesson Length: 60 minutes Overview: This lesson raises awareness about tribalism, the human tendency to form groups and favor our in-groups over out-groups. In this engaging activity,Continue Reading
Experts say a closure of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., would leave millions vulnerable to worsening climate hazards.Continue Reading
Ukrainian Forces are intensifying deep strikes into Russia’s territory. According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia’s direct and indirect losses since the beginning of the year amount to $21.5 billion. Earlier, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that if all commitments from allies are fulfilled,Continue Reading
Ukrainian naval drones have likely achieved what was previously considered impossible, said Ivan Fedorov, a military expert. They have breached the multi-layered defenses of one of Russia’s most heavily protected ports and disabled one of its most important ships. To strike a Project 636.3 Varshavyanka-class submarine, Ukrainian underwater drones reportedly overcame theContinue Reading
On 16 December, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal addressed partners during the 32nd meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, held online. He told Ukraine’s allies directly what is needed so that 2026 does not become the year the war starts to be lost. The meetingsContinue Reading
On 15 December, the EU Council adopted restrictive measures targeting 12 individuals and two organizations involved in anti-Ukrainian information campaigns and cyber operations against the EU and its allies. The sanctions cover former military and police personnel from Europe, cyber groups, and Russian electronic warfare units in Kaliningrad. EU sanctionsContinue Reading
Ukraine reaches Russian oil platforms in “safe rear areas”. Ukrainian long-range drones, operated by the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service (SBU), have struck oil production platforms owned by Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft in the Caspian Sea for the third time in the past week, UkrInform reports. On 11 and 12 December,Continue Reading
Lithuania is preparing for a potential threat from Russia by creating a major facility on the border with Poland and Belarus, Delfi reports. The Lithuanian State Defense Council has approved the establishment of the Kapčiamestis brigade training ground in the Lazdijai district. According to the president’s chief advisor, Deividas Matulionis,Continue Reading
The new version of the US peace plan does not offer security guarantees for Kyiv, but rather “assurances,” ZN.UA reports. This same term was used in the Budapest Memorandum, which ultimately led to Ukraine ending its 12-year war despite giving up its nuclear weapons in exchange for “protection” from invasion by theContinue Reading
Belgian UAV operator Anne Catherine Maniette, known by her callsign “Ania Tatu”, who serves in the Ukraine’s 37th Separate Marine Brigade, stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop his aggression, even if a peace agreement with Ukraine were signed, per UkrInform. Commenting on European discussions about peace plans,Continue Reading
Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces, in conjunction with the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, have conducted precise strikes against Russian air defense systems in the Zaporizhzhia sector. More than 70% of Zaporizhzhia Oblast is under Russian occupation, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Regional Military Administration. However, the main city of the region,Continue Reading
In the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, occupied by Russian forces, the occupation authorities have installed a New Year’s tree near the Drama Theater, the site of a mass killing of civilians, the Mariupol City Council has reported. In 2022, Russian occupiers dropped two bombs on the building, where civilians wereContinue Reading
The Czech company LPP has developed a new long-range cruise missile called Narwhal, which is currently undergoing testing. For the final stage of trials, the missiles are expected to be transferred to Ukraine for evaluation in combat conditions against Russian forces, Defense Express reports. Analysts note that compared to theContinue Reading