Wednesday 12 June 2013
Wednesday 5 June 2013
Friday 24 May 2013
Are YOU capable?!
Our project for European Year of Citizens is to support...
You want to contribute to our project? See the video!
What is European Year of Citizens? Click on the link below!
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Tuesday 7 May 2013
Technological risks and natural hazards in Clermont-Ferrand
Questions:
- What, according to the document (click on the link above!), are the dangers of living in Clermont-Fd?
- What are the measures envisaged to keep the population safe?
- How well-prepared are YOU as regards these dangers?!
How "green" is France compared to the other EU members?
EU legislation
Ministère de l'écologie, du développement durable et de l'énergie
Agriculture biologique en Auvergne (vidéo Région Auvergne)
Pamela Caghassi writes:
Ministère de l'écologie, du développement durable et de l'énergie
Agriculture biologique en Auvergne (vidéo Région Auvergne)
Pamela Caghassi writes:
Sustainable
development is all the fashion in France. In magazines and newspapers there are adverts
for solar panels and other green gadgets. Even the Government encourages sustainable development.
However, how “green” is France compared to the other EU members?
Since the 1st January 2013, there have been more than 290,000 solar panels installed in
France, putting the country in 7th position in the world. Spain and
Germany have more. 4,000 wind turbines have
been built in France, putting it behind Denmark, Spain and Germany. Germany, however,
produces more than 780 tons of Carbon Dioxide every year, France only 18 tons!
That’s a difference of 770 tons...
France is one of only five countries which have
(nearly) met the Kyoto Protocol objectives. In many towns there are meters
to indicate the level of pollution in the air so the
population can reduce their Carbon Dioxide emission.
Many
countries have tried to reduce their pollution levels. France still has a long
way to go, but it is making real efforts. It is not as “green” as Germany or
Spain for example, but it is more “green” regarding other aspects.
I found my
information in the following Web sites:
Saturday 13 April 2013
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Tuesday 12 March 2013
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Monday 4 March 2013
David Cameron's speech on the place of the UK in the EU: analysis
Why is this speech so significant?
How have previous British Prime Ministers talked of Europe?
How have previous British Prime Ministers talked of Europe?
David Cameron, the British Prime
Minister, said during his speech regarding UK-EU relations on 23rd January 2013
that: “…when we have negotiated that new settlement, we will give the British
people a referendum with a very simple in or out choice: to stay in the EU on
these new terms, or come out altogether.”
Questions:
- Does Cameron want the UK to leave the EU (why/why not)?
- Why has Cameron decided to give this speech now?
- What is the content of the “new settlement” Cameron wants to negotiate?
- What has been the reaction to the speech in the UK?
- How have the Governments of EU member states reacted to Cameron’s speech?
- Is Cameron’s attitude to the EU any different from that of previous UK Prime Ministers?
- Do you think the UK will leave the EU?
Sunday 3 March 2013
Wednesday 6 February 2013
The British Government is considering an anti-campaign to dissuade immigrants... Here are some mock posters for the campaign!
Click HERE to read the DAZE! article
Questions:
- What is the reason the British Government gives for its proposed anti-campaign?
- What has been the reaction from many The Guardian readers?
- What does the British Government's proposed anti-campaign say about its attitude to the EU and what do you think about it?
Tuesday 5 February 2013
Immigration in the UK
Why do people choose to settle in the UK?
How has immigration changed Britain?
How has immigration changed Britain?
Question: Why have the people interviewed for the BBC video chosen to settle in the UK?
Saturday 2 February 2013
Monday 28 January 2013
Sunday 27 January 2013
Why has Marseilles always been a major hub? By Augustin Ponroy
Located on the south east coast of France, Marseille is
the second biggest city in France. Marseille has been designated one of the European Capitals of Culture in 2013. It is the most important crossroads between North Africa and Europe.
It is a beautiful
city with a long history (paleolithic cave paintings have been discovered
recently). Nowadays, it imports mostly petrol. It is the largest commercial port of the Mediterranean,
of France too, and the fifth most important in Europe.
The Greeks founded
Massalia in the 6th century BC (Marseilles is in fact the oldest
French city). It was a phocaean colony, used essentially for trade. Then the Romans
conquered the town and it became one of their main ports supplying Rome.
During the Crusades,
armies from all over Europe sailed to the Holy Land from Marseilles. There were
important families who made their fortunes from trade, shipping and banking. Marseilles’
influence kept growing, and in 1437 the Count of Provence fortified the city.
During colonial times,
it was through Marseilles that weapons, gold, workers, etc., went.
Thousands of colonial
soldiers came through Marseilles before going up to fight against Germany in the
First World War.
Marseilles has always attracted people from around the
Mediterranean basin, making it a multicultural place with an extraordinary mix of cultures (about 40% of Marseilles’ under-18s is of North African origin).
Drugs, violence, organized crime, unemployment
and poverty are major problems in Marseilles today.
History shows
that Marseilles has always been a major hub, i.e. a place where transport
routes and people are concentrated. This is due to its advantageous geographical
position on the coast of France. Merchandise can be sent to France (a major
European market) from the Mediterranean basin countries and from Africa and the
Middle East. The port facilities
have always been sophisticated and able to handle lots of goods. Also, there
are plenty of transport routes (road, rail, air and canal) to Marseilles from France
and Europe. The climate is also favorable to trade and industrial activity
(including fishing of course). There has never been a shortage of workers
either. Marseilles has always been part of an international network of
transport routes, making it a world city. Because of its rich history and
culture, Marseilles also attracts visitors. It is also a place of learning (specializing
in research on water management). It is also a key player in the Euromed partnership
(cooperation between countries of the Mediterranean basin).
Sunday 20 January 2013
OIB Projects 2013
The
boys will be in charge of promoting the European Year of Citizens at Massillon:
- Create a poster to promote awareness of the EYC;
- Create a blog that explains and promotes EYC, and lists the activities in Massillon to do with EYC;
- Using the OIB international network, ask what “citizenship” means in different parts of the world (add result on blog);
- Organize a Good citizen prize for the pupils of Massillon;
- Organize a conference given by the local MEP and an interschool debate on voting rights at 16.
- Create a radio programme (in English and French) on the EYC for Radio Campus.
- With the girls, organize a charity event (e.g. bouchoncdamour63).
The
girls will be in charge of Europe Day:
- Organize the sale of cupcakes to finance a Maypole dance, tea time and balloon drop for the Primary school;
- Run a EU facts, figures & news notice board (changes weekly) in the CDI;
- Promote the Europe Day 2013 poster competition;
- Organize a Europe Day prize-winning quiz;
- Organize a Europe Day letter to your MEP competition on the theme: What tomorrow’s European citizens want;
- Plan a 9th May party!
- With the boys, organize a charity event.
- Take part in a short film on being a young European citizen today.
Tuesday 8 January 2013
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