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The Single Market and Free Trade Lesson PlanThe Single Market and Free Trade Lesson Plan
Publisher
Delegation of the European Union to the United States
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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The Single Market and Free Trade

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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.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

free trade, the european union, the euro, markets, market economies

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Update the materials to reflect current market and trade issues to determine if the EU has benefited consumers and businesses as intended

Classroom Considerations

  • The final resource in a six-session series that examines the European Union

Pros

  • The 23-page packet includes an overview of the lesson, handouts and worksheets, a PowerPoint presentation, step-by-step directions for the activities and simulations, discussion questions with model responses, links to support materials, as well as an assessment with answer key

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1

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