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This unit provides a framework within which to explore and debate issues that affect the UK's relations with Europe and relate to decision-making at different levels of government. The single European currency is used here as a focus, but this could be changed to another issue that is topical at the time of teaching.
The unit contains opportunities for pupils to explore and engage in discussion about issues relating to membership of the European Union and about the single currency. Pupils find out the facts about Europe through their own research, and exchange views with pupils in other European countries through school linking and internet discussion forums. They explore the advantages and disadvantages of the single currency both for individuals and for organisations. A debate is held in which a range of points of view are presented and discussed, and this is followed by a vote/referendum on the issue.
This unit provides opportunities to link with other subjects that contribute to pupils' understanding of European issues, including MFL, history and geography.
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