Learning materials

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

Would you like your pupils to learn the basics about the European Union, but feel the subject may be too complex for them? Let them meet Yooki the firefly and his animal friends!

Ever wondered which EU Member States use the euro or what it means to be part of the Schengen area? What the European Green Deal is and how it will make your life better? What exactly the EU does for you and where the money comes from to pay for it all?

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

If you are between 15 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.

Do your students want to help change the world? The 'EU Democracy in Action’ Toolkit encourages students to take an active role in European issues with four interactive lessons on democracy in the EU and the European Citizens’ Initiative.

Teaching kit on the European Union to increase awareness among pupils aged 10 and over.

Two children take a trip around Europe, buying souvenirs for their Grandma on the way.

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...

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

Each of the 27 EU countries has its own flag. See if you can match the pairs by turning over the cards.

Click on the European flags and see famous landmarks pop up……each one appears twice! Can you find the pairs?

Pick up some basic facts about the EU: print out and fold the sheet to make this fun origami game that children love to play!

A role-playing simulation game on decision-making in the EU, based on the Chocolate Directive.

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

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.

Help your pupils discover more about the countries of the European Union using this fun, interactive map. Take a trip to each country and find out wha...

Students can take a seat in the European Parliament and experience the decision-making process directly from their classroom or community through this online game!

Poster for children showing a map of Europe with little pictures that illustrate some of the national characteristics and traditions of each country.