Lesson Plan

Module 6: Global Interstate System

Grade Level: Senior High School (12th Grade)

Duration: 70 minutes

Objectives:
 Explain the concept of the global interstate system.
 Identify major international actors and their roles.
 Analyse the impact of global interstate politics on the world.

Preliminaries (10 minutes)

• Greetings
• Prayer
• Securing the Cleanliness
• Checking of Attendance

Detailed Content with Reference:

A. Introduction (10 minutes)

 Define the global interstate system as the network of sovereign states and their
interactions.
 Reference: Keohane, Robert O. "International Institutions: Two Approaches."
International Studies Quarterly, 1988.

B. Major International Actors (20 minutes)

 Discuss key actors in the global system, including nation-states, international
organizations (e.g., United Nations), and non-state actors (e.g., multinational
corporations).
 Reference: Waltz, Kenneth N. "Theory of International Politics." McGraw-Hill, 1979.

C. Power and Influence (15 minutes)

  Explain the concepts of hard power (military strength) and soft power (cultural
influence and diplomacy) in international relations.
 Reference: Nye, Joseph S. "Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics." Public
Affairs, 2004.

D. Global Conflicts and Alliances (10 minutes)

 Discuss historical and current global conflicts, alliances, and international organizations
that mediate disputes.
 Reference: Goldstein, Joshua S., and Jon C. Pevehouse. "International Relations." Pearson,
2019.

E. Pedagogical Strategies:
 Lecture and Discussion:* Present information through a combination of lectures and
facilitated discussions.
 Case Studies:* Analyze real-world examples of global interstate conflicts and
cooperation.
 Debate:* Organize a debate on a current international issue to encourage critical
thinking.
 Visual Aids:* Use maps and charts to illustrate global power distribution.

Assessment Methods with Rubrics:

Quiz (20 points)

 A quiz with multiple-choice and short-answer questions to assess the students with
their knowledge of the lesson global interstate system.

Rubric:

- 15-20 points: Excellent understanding of concepts.

- 11-14 points: Good understanding with some gaps.
- 0-10 points: Limited understanding.
Class Participation (10 points)

- Participation in discussions, debates, and group activities.

- Rubric:
- 10 points: Consistently active and engaged.
- 5-9 points: Moderately active.
- 0-4 points: Limited participation.

Essay Homework (100 points)

- Ask students to discuss the concept of state sovereignty and its significance in the global
interstate system. They can explore historical examples and contemporary challenges to
sovereignty.
Rubric:
- Content and Cohesion (40 Points)
- Language and Clarity (30 Points)
- Critical Thinking and Analysis (20 Points)
- Overall Assessment (10 Points)

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This lesson plan offers a structured approach to teaching the global interstate system. Remember to
adapt it to your classroom's needs, and select appropriate reference materials based on the resources
available to you.