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Citizenship at key stage 4    (Year 10-11)

Unit 11: Europe - who decides?

QCA

Objectives

Section 1: How am I part of Europe?
Children should learn:
  • about the European Union and its member countries
  • about the advantages and disadvantages of being a member of the European Union
  • about some of the different issues that affect the UK in its role as a member of the European Union

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Section 2: Euro versus pound - an example issue for the European Union
Children should learn:
  • about the arguments for and against the European single currency (the euro)
  • about the issues involved in implementing a single currency, and some of the effects of these on individuals and organisations
  • to devise a set of questions to use as they investigate the issue
  • to use a range of information from primary and secondary sources, including ICT, in their investigation

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Section 3: Debate on the euro - what do I think?
Children should learn:
  • to analyse the findings of their investigation
  • to prepare contributions to a formal debate, aiming to reflect different points of view

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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?