How schools can use this page
This page is intended to make preparation simple for teachers. Resources can be used for an after-school club, lunchtime enrichment group, humanities lesson starter, tutor activity, or independent student preparation.
The IHC Podcast
A short series of podcast for those students who like to listen to conversation to further their learning.
A great way for teachers to use the podcast is to get students to listen to episodes prior to a school IHC prep session.
Preparation Resources
Introducing the 2027 Theme
A starter activity introducing the theme A Changing World, with discussion prompts and short reflection questions.
Winners and Losers
Explore how change can create both winners and losers, using the Aral Sea, the Radcliffe Line and Bangladesh’s garment industry to examine different perspectives and build arguments.
Global Trade & Indusry
Explore the hidden systems that connect the global economy, using shipping containers, Bangladesh’s garment industry and Taiwan’s semiconductor industry to examine interdependence and vulnerability.
Economic Growth & Transformation
Explore how economies transform, using Shenzhen, Vietnam and Botswana to compare different paths to prosperity and consider whether there is a single recipe for economic success.
Technology: Solving Problems
Explore how new technologies can improve lives while creating new risks and inequalities, before tackling an IHC-style Team Challenge.
2027 Theme
The Bangkok Pilot theme is A Changing World. Full theme information, background guidance, and central ideas can be found on the dedicated theme page.
Teachers preparing students for the pilot should use the official theme page alongside the weekly preparation materials on this page.
Questions about preparation?
Schools are welcome to contact us about using the materials, entering teams, or hosting future events.