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.
EU Timeline
Take a trip back in time to discover important moments in history, inventions, major events in sport and society and more… many of which made the EU what it is today.
Europe in a nutshell
What is the European project? What does the EU do for us and how does it work ? This slide presentation will help you explain the basics of the EU, prepare the ground for discussions, and give you tips on how to stay in touch with the EU. It is made up of four sections, which can be used separately or as a whole. You can use it along with our EU quiz for testing the knowledge of your class/audience. Finally, do not forget to have a look at the note pages, they contain further information and links.
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.
The time machine
Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the history of Europe. Fly the spaceship into the right answer, making sure to avoid the meteorites!
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.
25 years of the single market
Created over 25 years ago, the single market simplifies the lives of European citizens and businesses by boosting growth and creating jobs.
52 steps towards a greener city
Cities contain a lot of biodiversity, it is important that we protect it because we need it for our quality of life, our clean air, our food and water and our mental health. Make space for nature. This booklet contains 52 suggestions on how to support urban biodiversity throughout the year.
Borders and Bridges - Migration
The issue of migration is a hot topic in today’s Europe, but why? A mass global movement of humanity is taking place, as is evidenced by phenomena ranging from the tragic drownings in the Mediterranean to the so-called ‘brain drain’ within Europe itself. This theme examines some of the reasons behind such migrations and asks us to consider how we might better understand today’s voluntary and forced movements of people in light of European historical examples.
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.
Creative Europe MEDIA: Investing in creativity since 1991
Discover how Europe supports films, TV series, video games, training programmes, cinemas and much more.
Cyber Chronix
Do you want to know more about data protection and privacy risks? Discover it all with the Cyber Chronix game, story and quiz.
Did you know? EU funded research is shaping your future
Science and technology touch almost every part of our daily lives. Discover in this book how the EU helps European scientists, researchers and innovators to work together.