The political, social, and economic challenges the European Union faces as it enlarges is the focus of a six-lesson unit. Class members investigate and craft a presentation about a member country, the treaties member states must...

What is the European Union? Where is it? Why is it? To begin a study of the EU, class members examine the physical geography of Europe and the size and population density of 28-member countries in comparison to non-member countries...

Become familiar with the structure and functions of the European Union. As they conduct internet research, young historians use an attached worksheet to categorize the five main institutions of the EU. A flowchart worksheet also gives...

What are the benefits of a single EU market? Class members conclude their examination of the European Union by focusing on the single market concept designed to bring down barriers, create more jobs, and increase prosperity.

Should we stay or should we go? Class members debate whether Britain should exit the European Union. While the resource predates the exit vote, the materials provide class members with an opportunity to explore some of the many...

Students explore the government functions of the European Union and how legislation is passed. As a class, students define the European Union and their interests in economic, political and social issues. Using the internet, students...

Students identify the members of the EU and brainstorm on how these countries would benefit by having an alliance. In groups, they examine the main objectives of the EU and present to the class.

Students view a PowerPoint presentation on the European Union. For this UK lesson, students explore the question of whether the UK should form part of the European Union and develop their debate skills.

Students examine the social implications of the European Union. They examine how the European Union addresses poverty and unemployment through new policies.

Twelfth graders explore immigration policies. In this immigration lesson plan, 12th graders discuss the implications of immigration as they read polices for Canadian and European Union immigration. Students then draft their own...

Twelfth graders investigate whether Turkey will join the European Union. In this government structures lesson, 12th graders prepare for and participate in a debate over expansion within the European Union.

Students examine the European Union and how it adopted a single currency, the Euro. They research a number of websites to explain the Euro and its current value.

Ninth graders construct a timeline depicting the development of the European Union and label and color countries on a map belonging to it. They write essays about how the Union affects the United States.

Here is an interesting topic. Learners examine the economics that led to the founding of the First Bank of America. They participate in a reader's theater experience depicting the debate between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson...

Students examine trade between the United States and the European Union. In this costs of goods lesson, students conduct research to identify the costs of goods made in the EU in America and the cost of goods made in America in the EU.

Sixth graders understand the meaning of pictures and words on currency. In this currency instructional activity, 6th graders examine currency to find cultural relationships with a country. Students locate symbols of the country on the...

Students explore the Mexican celebration el Dia de los Muertos. In this Mexican celebration instructional activity, students discuss ways people in the US honor the dead. Students compare and contrast Mexican holidays and American...

Students read and discuss a news story "Government to say if UK will Join Euro." They take a Euro Quiz, or produce a TV quiz show using the questions. Alternatively students may write a report on the Euro or perform research to learn...

Students determine how counterfeit goods undermine the economy. In this global issues lesson, students examine economic principles. Students discuss how international piracy and property rights undermine trade as they participate in a...

High schoolers explore the concept of nation building. In this diplomacy lesson plan, students research America's nation building efforts in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Guatemala, Cuba, Vietnam, and Grenada. High schoolers share their...

Tenth graders work with a partner to locate and follow the directions of a webquest of their choice. Using the internet, they research their topic in depth and write a paper on their findings. They are assessed by the criteria on the...

Students organize daily news with this journaling activity.