Teachers' Corner
From 23 to 26 May 2019, people in the EU vote for the next European Parliament. It’s the moment to get your voice heard.
By voting in the European elections, people living in the EU get to choose the members that will represent them in the European Parliament until 2024. Voting also means having a say in the policies that shape your daily life.
Discover how the EU makes a difference to your life. You may be surprised by just how many examples you'll find.
What kind of European Union do you want? A group of European citizens has created 12 simple questions, giving you the chance to tell European leaders about your concerns, hopes and expectations. Your answers will help shape YOUR future!
On 25 March 1957, six countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) signed the Treaty of Rome, creating the European Economic Community – the forerunner of the European Union. This year marks 60 years since this treaty was signed.
As a teacher, you might like to use this occasion to prepare a special lesson on the history of the European Union and on some of the opportunities the EU provides for young people. To this end, we present below some material that you might like to use in your lesson.
For students aged 9 to 12 years:
For students aged 12 years and older:
For students aged 15 years and older:
You may also find the following material useful:
This information may lay the grounds for a discussion on the current situation and the future of the EU. Have the hopes and dreams of the founding fathers come true? What are your students’ dreams for Europe in the next decade?