This lesson uses the Origins article, “Fear and Loathing Around the World: The Rise of New Populism” to show the alarming and global trend towards populist and authoritarian leaders. The lesson looks at the United States, the Philippines, and Hungary, all of which are discussed in detail in the article. In addition, it considers Poland. Students will complete a stations activity to delve into specific aspects of populism in each of the four countries. A whole class discussion at the end of the stations activity allows students to talk through populist ideas with peers as they take in new information.
Materials:
• Stations Packet
• Differentiated Packet
• Differentiated Packet with Sentence Starters
• Introductory PowerPoint
• Additional Primary Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/21/steve-bannons-rightwing-europe-operation-undermined-by-election-laws
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/08/14/what-i-saw-in-charlottesville-could-be-just-the-beginning-215487
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/04/poland-crisis-warsaw-faces-turmoil-amid-mass-protests.html
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58003
Files for download:
Sources for Stations (PDF Files)
Answer Key for Stations worksheet (PDF File)
Differentiated Stations Worksheet (PDF File)
