Dive into the complex political landscape of Puerto Rico with this engaging lesson plan. Students will explore the options of statehood, independence, or remaining a territory by analyzing political, economic, and social factors using the World Economic Forum's transformation map tool. Through research, map creation, and essay writing, students will develop critical thinking and research skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Puerto Rico's unique situation. Key learning objectives include comparing and contrasting different political statuses, developing a well-structured argument, and enhancing research and writing skills.

Curator and institution: Wendy Youngblood, EdD, Shepaug Valley School, Connecticut, USA

Subject(s): African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies Relevant

SI feature: Transformation maps and Strategic Intelligence Premium feature: “Create Map”

Learner level: High school, grades 11-12 Time allotment: Two weeks, 1.5 hours/day

Key words: Advocacy Skills, African American Studies, American Studies, Argument Development, Argumentative Essay, Black Studies, Complex Problem Analysis, Critical Thinking, Educational Impact, Essay Assessment, Grades 11-12, High School Curriculum, Latin America, Modern World History, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Political Issues, Puerto Rico Economic Issues, Puerto Rico Social Issues, Puerto Rico Strategic Intelligence, Research and Analysis, Research Skills, Shepaug Valley School, Strategic Intelligence, Student Engagement, Summative Assessment, Week Lesson Plan, Understanding Global Issues, Unincorporated Territory, Wendy Youngblood EdD, Western Studies