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If you want to know about what the EU does, how it all started and how it works, or if you want to debate EU policies more in details, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.    

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EU & ME Quiz

This online quiz has been created for secondary school pupils to help them understand the basics about the EU.

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
EU laws and institutionsEU historyEU countriesAbout the EU
Type of material
GameQuiz

The super microbes!

Some microbes (very small organisms) can make us sick but others do wonderful things for us, and for the world around us!

Age groups
Ages 12 to 15Ages 9 to 12
Topics
Environment, climate and energyScience and research
Type of material
Comics

2050 – It's up to you

Will you have a healthy future? Select your avatar and go on a journey through a typical day to find out.

Age groups
Ages 9 to 12Ages 12 to 15Ages 15 and over
Topics
Food, farming, fisheriesEnvironment, climate and energyScience and research
Type of material
Game

Civic education package

Discover how the 27 EU countries work together: teach, learn and play with the Council's civic education package

Age groups
Ages 12 to 15Ages 15 and over
Topics
About the EUEU countriesEU laws and institutions
Type of material
Presentation slidesTeaching kitWebsite

Energy explained - Interactive infographics

These infographics cover key facts and figures about energy topics, such as renewable energy, renovation of buildings, energy efficiency and EU energy strategy.

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
Environment, climate and energy
Type of material
Factsheet

EU & ME

If you are between 14 and 18, or are a secondary school teacher interested in finding out about the European Union and what it does for you, then this publication is for you.

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
EU laws and institutionsAbout the EUEU historyEU countries
Type of material
Activity book

EU Pioneers

Who are the men and women who made Europe what it is today?

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
EU history
Type of material
WebsiteBrochure

EUcraft – a digital simulation game

Step into the shoes of a national minister and experience EU decision-making by negotiating on real topics that matter for you.

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
EU laws and institutionsEnvironment, climate and energy
Type of material
Game

Intellectual Property in Education

IdeasPowered@School provides a variety of ready-to-use educational materials in all EU languages on intellectual property for teachers and students of all ages and levels.

Age groups
Up to 9 yearsAges 9 to 12Ages 15 and overAges 12 to 15
Topics
DigitalCitizens' rights
Type of material
Website

Let's Explore Europe

The EU has 27 member countries. Each has a different history, geography and culture. Test your knowledge in a board game – play alone or challenge cla...

Age groups
Ages 9 to 12Ages 12 to 15
Topics
EU countries
Type of material
Game

Let's explore Europe!

We come from different countries and speak different languages, but the European continent is the home we share.

Age groups
Ages 12 to 15
Topics
EU countriesAbout the EUEU history
Type of material
Brochure

Science is Wonderful activities

Science is Wonderful brings the world of cutting-edge research to young scientists in primary and secondary schools all over Europe.

Age groups
Ages 12 to 15Ages 9 to 12Up to 9 yearsAges 15 and over
Topics
Environment, climate and energyScience and research
Type of material
Comics

Single Market Quiz

The EU's single market allows goods, services, capital and people to move freely across EU countries. How much do you know about it? Take our quiz.

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
Citizens' rights
Type of material
Quiz

The Council's EU quiz

How much do you know about the EU? Test your knowledge in the Council's EU quiz

Age groups
Ages 15 and overAges 12 to 15
Topics
About the EU
Type of material
GameQuiz

The Digital Markets Act

Who are the Digital "Gatekeepers" and why does the Commission need to regulate them?

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
DigitalEconomy
Type of material
Video

The EU in a nutshell

This slide presentation will help you explain the basics of the EU, prepare the ground for discussions, and give you tips on how to stay in touch with the EU.

Age groups
Ages 12 to 15
Topics
About the EU
Type of material
Presentation slides

#EUANDME

Discover examples of how the EU makes a difference in a collection of five short films. From two siblings who invite the rest of Europe to their villa...

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
About the EU
Type of material
Teaching kitVideo

#EuroAt20

This webpage contains several explanatory videos and more about the euro.

Age groups
Ages 15 and over
Topics
EU historyEconomy
Type of material
VideoWebsite