Often used as a shorthand form of saying "The European Union", teachers who want to help their students understand the driving forces of European unification, the structure of its institutions and the people behind the decisions can find many of the answers in Brussels.
Subject Focus:
- KS 5: See the processes that shape the European Union in action.
- KS 5: Understand the mission, structure, place and role of the European Union in relation to British politics.
- KS 5: Discuss Britain's and other international organisations place in the European Union.
- KS 5: Explore the role of lobbying organisations in policy-making.
Student Outcomes:
- Observe the political processes of the European Union in action.
- Understand the forms participation takes and what influences policy decisions.
- Study the impact of European unification and globalisation on national decision-making.
- Explore Britain's role in the EU.
