Learning materials
If you want to know about what the EU does, how it all started and how it works, or if you want to debate EU policies more in details, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Use the search function on the left to search by topics, age group and type of material.
Europe better together
Teaching kit on the European Union to increase awareness among pupils aged 10 and over.
The kit includes:
- A welcome note and a teacher’s guide
- Three complementary brochures: Europe, building together!; Europe, organising together!; Europe, living together!
- A map of the European Union
Let's Explore Europe
The EU has 27 member countries. Each has a different history, geography and culture. Test your knowledge in a board game – play alone or challenge classmates.
Let's explore Europe!
Full of interesting facts and colourful illustrations, this booklet gives a lively overview of Europe and explains briefly what the EU is and how it works.
There is also an accompanying online game
The EU: what's it all about?
Help your pupils discover more about the countries of the European Union using this fun, interactive map. Take a trip to each country and find out what they like to eat in Czechia, which sport is the most popular in Slovakia, learn the names of some famous Dutch painters and much, much more!
The European Union - Facts and figures
How many people live in Italy? What's the political system in Lithuania? And what is the capital of Cyprus called? Find the answers to these questions and many more in the updated version of 'The European Union - Facts and figures'. This booklet comes in a handy small format and gives essential information on the European Union, its institutions, member states and candidate countries. It contains facts on official languages, government websites and other useful data about each country. The publication is available in 24 EU languages.
Biodiversity Board Game
Challenge your friends to a game about biodiversity. You will learn some interesting things about nature and how to protect it along the way. Why not paint some pebbles different colours and use them for counters or maybe you have even better ideas. Let your imagination go wild.
Climate & Energy Quiz
Take this quiz on climate issues and become a climate hero!
Climate action board game
Try your hand at the climate action board game available in all EU languages!
Coding
Free resources in 29 languages to help teachers introduce coding and computational thinking to students of all ages. These fun activities will help develop key skills like creativity, teamwork, and problem solving while having fun.
ESA Kids
Space for Kids! ESA Kids features space news, information, cartoons and downloads for children aged 6-12.
Hawks and doves – Conflict
Many reasons can bring individuals and groups into confrontation with each other. At the same time, there are things we cannot achieve without others. This theme explores dynamics of war and peace through patterns of interaction such as winners and losers, pacifists and warmongers. It highlights how Europe today is largely the result of both a history of war, occupation and destruction, and a history of solidarity, negotiation, and reconciliation.
Know your pollinators
Challenge your friends and family and get to know more about the different types of pollinators, their importance for humanity and their risk of extinction. The more you know about these wonderful and precious creatures, the bigger your chances of winning!