Applying historical thinking ..

Learning Outcome 3.12: Evaluate the role of a movement or organisation, such as the European Union or United Nations, in promoting international co-operation, justice and human rights.

Learning Outcome 2.13: Analyse the evolution and development of Ireland’s links with Europe.

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The European union
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europa - looking for teaching resources about the european union?
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the treaty of rome
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european parliament - treaty of rome: 60 year anniversary

bbc world service - witness - the treaty of rome

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ireland in the european union
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the irish times - Ireland’s 1961 application to join EEC fraught with fear of rejection
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department of foreign affairs - ireland and the eu: a history
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houses of the oireachtas - documentary: pace

newstalk - Ireland's 50-Year Membership of the EU

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more resources

The European commission - Me, You & the EU

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FOCUS TASK
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Create a map showing when each EU member country joined the bloc. 

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REVISION
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
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