Rights & Responsibilities

Key concepts: 1.2 Rights and responsibilities (a-c)

Key Concept A

Key concepts and processes How the EU works Migration Countries and people Europe round the clock Resources and ideas
Exploring different kinds of rights and obligations and how these affect both individuals and communities.       At the office. Working time directive, holiday entitlement, etc Being European - I am a citizen of Europe

What has the EU done for me (jobs and employment law)

Charter of Fundamental Rights
Key process:         2.1 Critical thinking and enquiry (a-c)
Class activities         Who am I ? Citizenship game

Key Concept B

Key concepts and processes How the EU works Migration Countries and people Europe round the clock Resources and ideas
Understanding that individuals, organisations and governments have responsibilities to ensure rights are balanced, supported and protected. Responsibility of Court of Justice and European Ombudsman to uphold residents’ rights.        
Key process: 2.1 Critical thinking and enquiry (a-c)
        
Class activities         Quiz on Charter of Fundamental Rights

Key Concept C

Key concepts and processes How the EU works Migration Countries and people Europe round the clock Resources and ideas
Investigating ways in which rights can compete and conflict, and understanding that hard decisions have to be made to try and balance these.       At the office. Working time directive, holiday entitlement, etc Being European – Charter of Fundamental Rights and member state laws
Key process: 2.1 Critical thinking and enquiry (a-c)
       2.1 Critical thinking and enquiry
2.2 Advocacy and representation (a-d)
Class activities         Debate on ID cards