Exploring Europe: Introduction

This section offers a set of thirteen lesson plans which enable the teacher to introduce different aspects of Europe to their students.

Overall, the thirteen lessons cover a wide range and wide-angled view of looking at Europe. A large emphasis is on the history of Europe, as well as taking a look from a geographical and cultural perspective. The lessons also look at some of key institutions and structures that are part of the modern Europe. Throughout the lessons, the students will begin to see how the Europe as we know it today has evolved over many years and is likely to continue to evolve in the future.

Part I – Exploring Europe
1. What Do We Already Know (155.14 KB)
2. The Extended European Family (155.14 KB)
3. Where It All Began (155.14 KB)
4. Conquering Europe: The Roman and Holy Roman Empire (155.14 KB)
5. More Peaceful Times – The Hanseatic League (155.14 KB)
6. Napoleon’s Europe (155.14 KB)
7. Post-World War II – Visions of Europe (155.14 KB)
8. The Institutions of the European Union (155.14 KB)
9. Making Decisions in the EU (155.14 KB)
10. Human Rights And Responsibilities (155.14 KB)
11. Reforming Europe (155.14 KB)
12. Euro-Scrabble (155.14 KB)
13. The Road Ahead (155.14 KB)