The aim of this writing competition is to help young people consider the impact of the EU on the UK, the influence of the UK in the EU and the perceptions of the EU as held by the British public, especially, young citizens.
For every issue or problem that we face there are a number of potential solutions. Some are better than others. A solution might suit some people but cause new problems for others. The best answer might be very difficult to find. This is especially true in our increasing globalised society - where we face problems on a large scale and across a range of cultures and communities. Last century the countries of Europe started to band together to face common economic, social and political problems. They created the European Union to find consensus, share burdens, create prosperity and resolve conflict. Today the EU is the biggest trading bloc in the world with a budget of billions. It covers a landmass of nearly 2 million square miles and has a population of 455 million people. The UK has been a member since 1973. The EU has always had its supporters and critics in the UK.
Here you will find some useful information to prepare your students for entering the “What has the EU done for me?” writing competition.
11-14 yr olds
What has the EU done for me teacher resources for 11-14 yr olds (ZIP 395KB)
The files have been zipped, you will need WinZip to open them. This is what the zip file contains:
EU glossary (MS Word 512KB), EU lesson guide (MS Word 275KB), EU timeline (MS Word 516KB), Fact sheet (MS Word 342KB), Lesson 1 (MS Word 400KB), Lesson 2 (also for 14-16 year olds) (MS Word 380KB), Origins of the EU (PowerPoint 41KB), Teacher resources for 14-16 year old students.
14-16 yr olds
What has the EU done for me teacher resources for 14-16 yr olds (ZIP 468KB)
The files have been zipped, you will need WinZip to open them. This is what the zip file contains:
EU glossary (MS Word 512KB), EU lesson guide (MS Word 275KB), EU timeline (MS Word 516KB), Fact sheet (MS Word 342KB), Lesson 1 (MS Word 374KB), Worksheet (MS Word 507KB), Origins of the EU (PowerPoint 41KB)
Important
Please note that none of the above resources are designed to be definitive. Their purpose is to encourage students to take an interest and to make up their own minds – whatever that may be. The organizers have made every effort to ensure that the teachers resources above give a balanced representation of the different views on the value and achievements of the EU. There is a wealth of other material on this subject representing a range of viewpoints. This can easily be accessed through national and local newspapers, TV and radio, or by means internet searches. We recommend teachers and students also make use of this material in preparing for the competition.”
If you have any problems downloading any of the resources please contact us: eu.competition@britishcouncil.be
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