March 20th and 21st

Lesson 4: Human Geography of Northwestern Europe Part 3

EQ: What has the European Union helped to do throughout Northwestern Europe?

Standards

WG-6.6: Summarize the physical and human impacts of emerging urban forms in the world
(e.g., the environmental challenges posed by increasing urbanization and sprawl).
WG-8.4: Analyze the relationships between the spatial distribution of humans and resources
(e.g., the positive and negative consequences of resources use as exemplified by the shrinking of
the Aral Sea).
Objectives

Explain the European Union and what it is meant to do.

Explain how the European Union and the United States compare and contrast.

Identify and explain how humans have tried to manage their natural resources
This lesson is designed to help students grasp some of the complexities of modern
society. Among these complexities are global organizations, or governments, that
try to help limit the effects of human development around the world. The European
Union is one such organization and tries to promote environmentally conscious
policies to help the participating countries to limit their pollution and thus reduce
their harm upon the planet around us.
Activities

1. Notes on the European Union and the Current Effects

2. Study.com video on the history of the EU and accompanying quiz
3. European Union and United States Comparison Chart
March 20th and 21st

Political Symbols

Directions: Political and cultural symbols usually serve as a unifying force on a

group of people. Sometimes, symbols (or a lack of symbols) can have a negative
effect. Complete the table below using information from the internet and explain
how this symbol has a positive or negative (or both) effect on people.
(positive and/or Efect on
negative Citizens
United States
European Union

Symbolism

Anthem
Flag
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Political Symbols

Directions: Political and cultural symbols usually serve as a unifying force on a

group of people. Sometimes, symbols (or a lack of symbols) can have a negative
effect. Complete the table below using information from the internet and explain
how this symbol has a positive or negative (or both) effect on people.
United (positive
States
European Union and/or Efect on Citizens

Currency
National
Holiday

Motto

Political Symbols
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Directions: Political and cultural symbols usually serve as a unifying force on a

group of people. Sometimes, symbols (or a lack of symbols) can have a negative
effect. Complete the table below using information from the internet and explain
how this symbol has a positive or negative (or both) effect on people.
(positive and/or Efect on
negative Citizens
United States
European Union

Language

Passport