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Here are the teacher pack items for Europe: History and Its Influence: The European Union:
Overview In this experience, students examine the development of the European Union from the period after World War II to the present and explore why European countries chose to cooperate more closely. They learn how the EU functions and how membership affects areas such as trade, travel, laws, and decision-making. Students then work in groups to research the major arguments made by supporters of Leave and Remain during the Brexit referendum. Finally, they use evidence from both sides to explain what Brexit reveals about the benefits and challenges of cooperation among independent European countries. In scene 3, students will work in small groups. Objectives:
After World War II, many European countries looked for new ways to cooperate and reduce the chances of future conflict. Over time, some countries began working together more closely on trade, laws, travel, economic policy, and other shared concerns.
This cooperation eventually developed into the European Union, or EU, a political and economic partnership made up of many European countries. Member countries remain independent nations, but they agree to work together in certain areas through shared institutions and rules.
In this experience, you will examine why the European Union developed, how it works, and how membership can affect the countries and people within it.
Objectives:
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A union is formed when separate groups join together or cooperate for a shared purpose. In Europe, countries can remain independent while also agreeing to work together in certain areas.
Countries may choose to cooperate because they believe they can solve some problems more effectively together than alone. At the same time, cooperation can require countries to follow shared rules, make compromises, or give up some control over particular decisions.
Before learning how the European Union works, think about why independent countries might choose to cooperate closely with one another.
What might be some benefits and challenges when independent countries agree to work together and follow some shared rules?
Discuss student responses. Tell students to keep their thinking in mind as they move through this experience.
When everyone is ready to continue, unlock the next scene.
