Students will learn the skills of diplomacy and national security, and will develop civic knowledge about how the executive branch of the US government handles critical foreign policy situations. Not only will they finish the class with a better understanding of the government, they will also have in-depth knowledge of current events that impact the United States. Through participation in the simulation, students will learn collaboration skills, communication skills, and critical thinking.

I love helping students see the connections in our world. The simulations created by the CFR are realistic and approachable project-based learning. I have taught this class to students both in person, and online, and students find that they continue to see the relevancy of what they learned long after the class ends. It is a great way to incorporate the government, history, economics, and geography classes that I teach separately. 

Students will be expected to conduct research on the situation in order to prepare their own suggestions to the National Security Council to deal with the situation. 

3 hours per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.