Kayce Forbes

Deerpark Middle School, Round Rock ISD

Tina Melcher

Lead Curriculum Specialist Social Studies K-12

Students will examine primary and secondary sources to gather information to answer the question

Has Europe United?After students have analyzed the documents,

they will use this information to write a five paragraph essay answering the focus question.

(6.15)  Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in various world societies. The student is expected to:(C)  define a multicultural society and consider both the positive and negative qualities of multiculturalism(F)  identify and explain examples of conflict and cooperation between and among cultures

Learning Goal: Explain how the European Union has unified Europe economically and politically, and analyze how multiculturalism has impacted European culture.

Unite Divide

School Uniforms

School Sports

Pep-Rallies

School Rules

Racial Make-up of School

School clubs

• How do you unite different people into a common culture, while preserving their individuality? • Discuss with your partner if the following items would unite the student body of a school or divide it. Be ready to discuss.

The European Union: Has Europe United?Background Essay

PRE-BUCKET STAGE

Analyzing DocumentsDocument A

Map of European Union Countries

Document B

May 2007 Trumpet: EU to Trump National Laws

Document C Conversations by Moonlight- The Chains of Europe

Document D

April 12, 2011 New York Times: Fears about Immigrants Deepen Divisions in Europe by Rachel Donadio

Document E msnbc.com Feb 2011- British PM: Multiculturalism has failed

Key Topic

Main idea

is about…

So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)

Essential details

Main idea

Essential details Essential details

Main idea

TURN and TALK

YES or NO One Reason Why

Further Research to support students’ point of view

GET READY TO WRITE

WRITEEuropean Union:

Has Europe United?

Kayce ForbesWorld Cultures

Deerpark Middle SchoolKayce_forbes@roundrockisd.org

Tina MelcherLead Curriculum Specialist Social Studies K-12

Tina_melcher@roundrockisd.org