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Website
European Union

The European Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the European Parliament, president, organization, purpose, maps of Europe.
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Website
European Union

Europa: Gateway to the European Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the European Union provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Serbia and Montenegro

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Serbia and Montenegro by the BBC and explanation of the split of these two nation in June 2006.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Enlarging Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive website which shows the countries who wish to join the European Union. Gives a description of the country and the reasons why the country wants to join. To learn about the history of the European Union click on the link at...
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Article
New York University

Nyu Stern: Europe's Single Currency Ready or Not

For Students 9th - 10th
An Economist Magazine article from 1998 about the introduction of the Euro as the new currency in the European Union. This article predicts the effect the euro will have on the EU.
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Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: France and Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module helps students learn about France and the European Union. Students will complete an activity showing departements, regions, and other physical and human features of France.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Europe's Leaders Ponder European Union's Future

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussions between the European Union and its member countries about where the faction is going in the future. Offers the different view points of the member countries on how new countries will join the EU. (2006)
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Guantanamo Clouds Eu Us Meeting

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on how the leaders of the European Union will press President Bush to close Guantanamo Bay Detention Center in Cuba and give the prisoners there a fair trial. At this June 2006 conference they also plan on discussing financial...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: European Union

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of European Union, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Bulgaria: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the economy of Bulgaria and the attempts to improve it with growth and stability. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Sweden: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of Swedish history from the time of the Vikings until now. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Website
European Union

Europa: The History of the European Union

For Students 9th - 10th
A handy chronology of the European Union from the years 1946 to 2000. Click on the year you're interested in for more information.
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Website
European Union

Europa: Eu Member Countries: Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find basic information about the various sects of Austria's political system. You are provided links to obtain more in-depth information about specific areas.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: For and Against the New Eu Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
An July 2007 analysis of the proposed EU Reform Treaty by Ruth Lea, director of the Global Vision think tank and Charles Grant, director of the Centre For European Reform.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Portugal

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Southwestern European nation of Portugal, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Sarkozy's Europe Is Good for Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing how French President Nicolas Sarkozy's leadership of the European Union was perceived by the United States, with speculation about how the new Czech leadership of the Eu will change things. [Date of Article: January...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Malta

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC features an overview on the island of Malta including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, audio of the national anthem, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides an interesting overview of the European country of Poland. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Portugal

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features an interesting account of the European country of Portugal in the Iberian Peninsula. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC features an overview on the European country of the United Kingdom including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
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Handout
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: European Union Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Since the end of World War II, many European countries have been working to foster increasing unity. This interactive timeline traces the development and future of the European Union.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Cheese Made in Stilton Can't Be Call Stilton

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on why cheese made in the village of Stilton cannot be called Stilton cheese.