The document provides instructions for classroom activities to teach students about key features of Europe and the European Union. Students are asked to write down things they know about Europe, participate in an activity where one student draws a map based on descriptions from others who briefly viewed a detailed map, and read about and discuss the formation and goals of the European Union in pairs.

1. Features of Europe How much do I know about Europe?

2. Features of Europe Learning Objectives: To recognise and label key human and physical features of Europe. To describe the formation and purpose of the European Union Key Words: continent European Union

3. In your exercise books... ...write down 3 things you know about Europe

4. Maps from memory In your group; One will be the drawer. They have to stay in the classroom at all times. The other members take turns to go outside for 30 seconds to look at the detailed map and then come back to tell the drawer what to draw on the blank map. You should explain verbally, NO POINTING ALLOWED

5. The best map is... ...? Stick the small copy of the completed map into your exercise books.

6. The European Union In pairs, read through ‘Information Sheet 10’. One girl should read a paragraph aloud while the other follows – then swap. Any questions about what you have just read?

7. Key Aims of the EU Peace and stability Bring Europe together Ensure safety and security Economic and social solidarity (working together) Identity and diversity Values In your pair, rank these aims in order of importance (most important at the top)

8. Top Trumps