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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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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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Article
USA Today

Usa Today: European Union Ratifies Kyoto Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the European Union's decision to join the Kyoto Treaty and the the scientific evidence that supports global warming.
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Website
Other

Germany Info: Germany and the World Germany and Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed information regarding Germany's role in the European Union. Content focuses on the historical progression of European unification.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap European History: Towards a Unified Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
AP European History course on the development of a European union with downlodable handouts, assignments, text video and other resources.
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Website
European Union

The Euro: Our Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are able to see the different types of currency in the European Union, which countries use the Euro, the development, and the benefits of the use of the Euro in Europe.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: A Timeline of the European Union

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline starting in 1948 stretching to the present that examines the key events in the creation, growth, and development of the EU.
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Lesson Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: European Borders Through History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lesson in which learners use maps to explore how European political borders have changed over time. Maps after WWI, WWII and European Union provided for comparison.
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Article
The Guardian

Guardian: Eu Giant Isolated as Merkel Puts Germany First

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Ian Traynor examines Germany's relationship with the European Union. (December 12, 2008)
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 7 4 16: Britain's Decision to Leave the e.u. Roils Markets

For Students 6th - 8th
On June 23, residents of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (UK)- England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales - went to the polls to determine if the country should leave the European Union (EU). Most experts believed...
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Unit Plan
European Union

Environment for Young Europeans: Air

For Students 3rd - 8th
Part of a larger site on the environment in general, the site concentrates on air, air pollution, and climate change. From the European Union.
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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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Website
European Union

Europarl: The Webserver of the Eu Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the European parliament in Strassburg.
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Website
European Union

Multimedia Centre European Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
Webcasting home of the European Parliament streams video of parliamentary sessions and related business and news. With special selections on the history of the parliament, key events, and how the parliament works.
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Article
Other

Voltaire Network: Angela Merkel, a Neocon as President of the European Union

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents an informative essay covering the personal and political life of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photographs are provided as well. (16 February 2007)
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Website
European Union

Europa: Europe in Twelve Lessons

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the origins of the European Union, the challenges it faces, and its role in the world and in member countries. Downloadable as a PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Website
Other

Canada Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
The website for the European bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada is presented with multiple topic links including an explanation of the relationship between Canada and the European Union.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Inside Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the current events of the European Union. The items included are news stories, photos, country profiles, maps, and much more on this thorough site.
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Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Global Interactions: Political Outcomes

For Students 11th - 12th
In this learning module, students examine the economies of transnational corporations (TNCs) and compare them to those of nation states. Many TNCs are richer than nation states, which undermines the political sovereignty of those...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Eu Warns Macedonia Over Entry

For Students 9th - 10th
A February 2007 news report on a warning from the European Union to Macedonia, a candidate for entry into the EU, about its treatment of ethnic Albanians.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: France and Germany Want No Spying Pact

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ater reports on how many European countries are responding after claims surfaced that the U.S. may have spied on at least 35 world leaders.
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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
CNN

Cnn: Bush to Push for More Iraqi Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what will probably take place at the June 2006 US-European Union summit. President Bush was expected to push for more Iraqi aid, as well as help from the EU to stand against Iran's nuclear program. The EU was expected to push...