Materials

• Unlabeled outline map of Europe

Instructional Activities

1. Review the content from the previous session.
   
   
2. Divide students into groups of three or four, and have the groups research/read information on the European Union (EU). Have them label a map to reflect the countries that have joined the European Union and prepare a report on
   • the history of the European Union
   • the expansion of the European Union
   • a comparison of the European Union and the North American Free Trade Agreement in terms of total population, number of member nations, combined GDP, etc.
   • the euro (countries using the common currency, why some do not, advantages, etc.)the economic impact of the European Union among member and non-member nations
   
   
3. Have the groups present their report to the class.
   
   
4. Conduct a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of adding new members to the European Union.
   
   
5. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.