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The Mystery of the Golden Stars

The Mystery of the Golden Stars. Two publications: Activity Guide and Story Book . In brief. The resource introduces different aspects of the European Union through a mystery story set in Brussels and based on the activities of three children: Ricki , Josh and Maddy .

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The Mystery of the Golden Stars

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  1. The Mystery of the Golden Stars Two publications: Activity Guide and Story Book (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  2. In brief • The resource introduces different aspects of the European Union through a mystery story set in Brussels and based on the activities of three children: Ricki, Josh and Maddy. • Chapters in the story book are introductions to 6 clues. • The three children ask their friends at home (i.e. the class), via email, for help to solve each clue. • Each of the 6 clues covers a different curriculum area: geography; maths; history; English; science and DT – See Objectives Grid – pages 3 & 4 • The resource can be used once a week or during a European/international week (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  3. The Activity Guide - Contents • Introduction • How to use the resources • Objectives grid/Map for Activity 1 • Activities 1-7 – with details on how to complete the task and background reading. • Photocopiables – colours match Activities • Solved Puzzles template • Detective’s Diary template • Puzzle answers • Other resources list (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  4. Completing each activity Preparation: Each activity requires some photocopying and a few resources – detailed in the Activity Guide. Read relevant chapters of the story book together or independently. Stop at the email asking for help. Discuss story so far and what they know about the EU (see Background reading). Do individual tasks which when completed, lead to the clue word Add answer on Solved puzzles sheet. Complete the Detectives Diary N.B. Answers are in the back. (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  5. Summary Activity 1 - Geography Which countries are in the EU? (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  6. Summary Activity 2 – MathsWhat are the symbols of the EU? (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  7. Summary Activity 3 – HistoryHow did the EU begin? (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  8. Summary Activity 4 –LiteracyHow are decisions made in the EU? (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  9. Summary Activity 5 –ScienceHow is the EU relevant to you? Water quality (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  10. Summary Activity 6 –D & THow is the EU relevant to you? Toy safety (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

  11. Summary Activity 7 –Charade (c) Europe Direct information centre- Gloucestershire (Reproduction is authorised as long as source is acknowledged)

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