Understanding the European Union

This KS3 unit focuses on extending student's knowledge and understanding of the European Union both in terms of their own perceptions and developing their spatial understanding and graphicacy.

European Union The unit uses the ideas of learning through dialogue and therefore will contribute to students perspectives beyond the classroom.

The activities help to develop both the knowledge and skills required in Citizenship. Students are asked to consider the role of the European Union in local community contexts and investigate its social and economic influences.

The lessons help students to answer the questions:

Am I a European?
How did the EU reach its current membership?
What is fact or opinion?

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