Using role play, a graphic organizer, and discussion, your class members will compare and contrast the movement of people and goods between countries in the European Union before and after the organization was established. This is a great way to associate your learners with the European Union and to discuss the impact of free trade, security, and immigration in movement between foreign countries.

Concepts

eastern europe, immigration, the european union

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Additional Tags

european union, global connections, eastern europe, immigration, social studies

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Pros

• Engaging, inquiry-based activity
• Includes graphic organizer and extension ideas

Cons

• Would benefit from further direct instructional material on subject

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.6.2 SL.7.1.a SL.7.2 SL.8.1.a SL.8.2