The Diary is crafted so that it:
- Presents information that partners wish to communicate;
- Provides teachers with relevant and balanced information which complements and adds value to their teaching;
- Provides students with credible and new information, presented in a lively and interesting way, which addresses their realities.
- European Citizenship
European Citizenship
Today's young people are tomorrow's decision-makers. We need citizens who take an active interest in the political system, who vote and make their voice heard. It begins with a basic understanding of how all the interconnected pieces of the system fit together and how to get involved as an individual, starting at the local level. Topics covered include: the EU institutions, history, decision-making process and budget as well as the euro.
- Skills for Life
Skills for Life
Young people need to be equipped with the skills that will serve them in the future as citizens, consumers and employees. With a shortage of qualified workers in many industries, we need to promote different career choices. And we can all stand to learn something about how to manage money wisely and to look critically at the media. Topics covered include: entrepreneurship, research and innovation, financial literacy, media literacy and consumer rights.
- Healthy Lifestyles
Healthy Lifestyles
Good habits start young. We need to take responsibility for our health by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and avoiding the dangers of substance abuse. With the amount of time that we spend connected to the internet today, it is equally important that we take precautions to protect our safety and privacy online. Topics covered include: healthy eating, active lifestyles, tobacco, alcohol, skin care, internet safety and counterfeit goods.
- Sustainability & Climate Change
Sustainability & Climate Change
Our planet cannot sustain current levels of production and consumption for much longer. We are causing irreparable damage to the environment and must shift to the path of sustainable development. By examining the complete life cycle of products and services, we can make judicious choices about the use of our limited, natural resources. Topics covered include: water scarcity, food security, biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable consumption.
Editorial pages
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Calendar pages
In addition to the 96 pages of editorial content, the Europa Diary contains a week-to-view calendar covering the entire school year as well as a class timetable, study plan, exam schedule and grades tables, and an at-a-glance yearly calendar.
Each calendar page features a “page strip” (a quote, a fact, a question), which is also used to signpost important dates.
Miscellaneous reference information such as maps, the periodic table of elements and profiles of the EU Member States is also included.
