Power Theme:  The sovereignty of states and economic or political associations
The case of Turkey and the European Union

Guiding Question (draft question):
Is it advantageous in today's world for sovereign states to join larger economic or political unions?

Overview description of Learning Situation and Learning Goals
The following Learning situation places students in an advisory position in Canada's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The concern of advisory board is to determine the interests of Turkey and other players involved in Turkey's application to accede to the European Union.  The students' complex task will be to Write a policy recommendation to Canada’s Minister of foreign affairs and take a role in a parliamentary sub-committee..

Students will develop Competency 1 by first Interpreting the issues, players and general makeup of the European union. 

Student will develop Competency 2 by then Taking a position on Turkey's application specifically.   Their response will answer the guiding question:  "Is it advantageous in today's world for sovereign states to join larger economic or political unions?"

Note:  A first version of a final draft of this LES is now available.  It includes rubrics for evaluation, strategies, and many resources and activity suggestions.  A link to its location is provided in a forum thread on the teachers' SS PLC open to all Social Sciences teachers in Quebec.  (Direct link here) .  Or by  Contacting us directly for more information