European Integration – Complete Civics & History Unit (Grades 7–9)

From division to unity – teach the story of the European Union!
This ready-to-use teaching unit introduces students in Grades 7 to 9 to the historical development and political foundations of European integration. It covers key milestones, institutions, treaties, and the values that shape today’s EU.

What’s included:

• Introductory text: post-WWII cooperation and the roots of the EU

• Differentiated worksheets on ECSC, EEC, Maastricht, and key institutions

• Source-based tasks: speeches, political cartoons, and EU charters

• Group discussions, map-based tasks, and creative reflection

• Bonus activities: EU summit simulation, poster design, and country quiz

• Includes glossary, answer keys, editable files, and assessment rubrics

Perfect for history, civics, or social studies lessons, this unit promotes critical thinking, citizenship education, and a deeper understanding of Europe's role in the modern world.