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Citizenship at key stage 4    (Year 10-11)

Unit 11: Europe - who decides?

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Links with other subjects

In this section, references are made to the programme of study if there is one at key stage 4, or to the subject specific criteria on which GCSE courses are based. Some of these links have been included in the 'Points to note' section to illustrate these opportunities.

English: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 10a, 10b in the programme of study

History: GCSE modern world history could provide the historical context for this unit

Geography: GCSE criteria: the European Union as a context for thematic studies (3.1ii); the way in which places are interdependent (3.1iii); development of locational knowledge (3.1viii)

MFL: this unit builds on the programme of study requirements for developing pupils' cultural awareness (4a, 4b, 4d) and also provides a context for several other aspects of pupils' learning (for example 1c, 2c, 2f, 2h, 5c, 5e, 5h)

Economics: GCSE criteria: interdependent behaviour of individuals, groups, organisations and governments within local, national and international contexts (3.3ii); the implications of trade with Europe (3.4i)


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. How am I part of Europe?
2. Euro versus pound - an example issue for the European Union
3. Debate on the euro - what do I think?