European Commission

The Europack is an online teacher's resource specially designed to meet the needs of Irish Teachers in Transition year and Senior Cycle. Europack provides teachers with easy to download material, resources, and information on the history, member states, and functioning of the European Union in an interactive and engaging manner.

The goal is to provide students with a working knowledge of Europe's historical evolution, the European Institutions, and what it means to be a European Citizen.

Europack has been developed by the European Commission Representation in Ireland in conjunction with the European Studies Project, an organisation funded by the Department of Education and Science in the Republic of Ireland, and by the Department of Education of Northern Ireland.

The European Commission Representation in Ireland is also in the process of producing a number of teaching aids aimed at Irish primary and secondary schools, both Junior and Senior Cycle.

Details will be provided on this page as they become available.

The Panorama of the European Union introduces the European Union and its institutions and explores how the EU has changed daily life in 8 main policy areas. The new addition also contains a map of Europe and information on the main EU achievements.

Key Facts and Figures about Europe and the Europeans - Demographics, charts and statistics on Europe comparing populations, economies and other interesting statistics on Europe.

Europe and you in 2009 - A snapshot of EU achievements

This is the "mini-yearbook" which presents ten areas where the European Union is making a real difference to the lives of its citizens and of people far beyond.

'50 ways forward – Europe's best successes'

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome – the birth of the EU – the European Commission has published a new booklet  and established a web-site that highlight the importance of the practical results the European Union has brought. An educational quiz  consisting of a 20-question multiple-choice quiz aimed at senior secondary school up to undergraduate students has also been made available on-line.

'50 ways forward – Europe's best successes' contains 50 real examples, showing how people in Europe, and beyond, have benefited, and will continue to benefit, from the European Union. 

How the European Union works - Your Guide to the EU institutions

This brochure explains the role of the different institutions.

What can YOU DO to help Climate Change?  Find out all the things you can do to help here .  

Check out the EU’s dedicated website for all environmental matters.  Learn what the EU is doing to protect the environment and try out the games and suggestions for projects and activities!

The job of the European Environment Agency (EEA) job is to collect information about the environment from all over Europe. You can find out more information on this page for young people by clicking here .

Climate change - what is it all about? An introduction for young people - A comprehensive overview of all the issues relating to climate change. Ideal for secondary school students

Pupil's Guide - You control Climate Change - a small brochure for students providing information about climate change and what can be done to control it.

Can you be a Climate Change Superhero? Try our Environmental Games online here

Check out your Carbon Footprint   here

Travelling in Europe 2009

Travelling in Europe is great fun. This booklet gives you some information about how the EU has made it even easier and more fun with free borders, a single currency, healthcare when abroad, bringing pets, using your mobile phone.

You can also get more detailed information on the Travelling in Europe website .

 

 

Europe on the Move - the story of the European Union (wallchart)

A timeline representation of the 25 most important events in the European integration process from World War II until 2005, together with glimpses of everyday life and other historical events from that period. Download to print out at home or read all about it online instead. You can also read about the same topics on a web-site .

If you are thinking of going to another European country to study or work, or on holiday... if you are looking for activities or opportunities in Europe... if you have something to say, or ask, about European issues, the European Youth Portal could be a good place to start! It offers you information, news and discussions - all about Europe and relevant to young people.