Section 1: How am I part of Europe?
Children:
- identify the member countries of the European Union
- recognise that a range of issues can be affected by decisions taken at both national and European levels of government
- know some of the arguments for and against membership of the European Union, for both individuals and organisations
- contribute to class discussions
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Section 2: Euro versus pound - an example issue for the European Union
Children:
- know some of the arguments for and against the single currency
- identify the effects of introducing the single currency, both for individuals and for organisations (including businesses)
- use their investigation to exchange different points of view, including with pupils from other countries
- recognise that media coverage of the euro may not present all the facts
- can distinguish between fact and opinion
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Section 3: Debate on the euro - what do I think?
Children:
- communicate their views in a formal debate, drawing on their earlier research
- make informed contributions to the debate, putting forward different points of view
- use their imagination to consider other people's experiences. They think about, express, explain and critically evaluate views that are not their own
- know that there are different ways of voting on issues and understand how these operate
- reflect on what they know and understand about the issue now, and identify whether/how their own views have changed
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