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European Union Lesson 3

Explore the significance of symbols in the European Union, focusing on the EU flag and the proposed 'Deckchair' flag. Delve into the importance of symbolism, the challenges of sharing identity, and design your own flag representing all EU countries. Engage in activities matching flags to countries, discussions on symbolism, and flag designing.

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European Union Lesson 3

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  1. European Union Lesson 3 What symbolises the EU?

  2. Lesson Aims: • To analyse the symbol of the EU • To understand why symbolism is so important • To consider why it is hard to share an identity. Lesson Outcomes: • To have completed an exercise matching flags to their appropriate countries. • To have participated in a whole class discussion about symbols and symbolism. • To have designed a new flag to represent the European Union

  3. Activity 1: 10 mins • Match the pictures of the flags to the correct country in the EU. • If you have finished write down why you think a flag is important to a country.

  4. The European Union Flag

  5. But what does it mean?

  6. 12 stars: The cycle of the 24 hour clock • Circle: Infinity, Never Ending, Can not be broken

  7. The proposed ‘Deckchair’ flag

  8. Designed by: Rem Koolhassa • Shows colours from the flags of every country in the EU. • What do you think?

  9. Activity 2: Designing a flag • Design your own flag to represent all the countries in the EU • Add a written explanation of your choice of shapes, colours and images.

  10. Activity 3: Final thoughts… • When do people successfully share a symbol of identity? • Why is it hard to produce one flag to please everyone?

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