Has leaving the EU been more beneficial or challenging to the UK?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can examine the benefits and challenges of Brexit.
Key learning points
- Following the 2016 EU referendum, the UK left the EU on 31 Jan 2020, entering a transition until 31 Dec 2020.
- Since the UK left the EU, there have been many debates about the benefits and challenges of Brexit.
- Benefits and challenges include impacts on the economy, UK control, sovereignty and national identity.
Keywords
Brexit - refers to the UK's decision to leave the European Union (EU) following a 2016 referendum; the term is a combination of Britain and exit
Freeport - special zones created by the government after Brexit; it allows for greater investment
Tariff - the taxes imposed on some countries for selling certain products to other countries
Export - when one country sells goods or services to another country
Common misconception
The decision to leave the EU has been either all good or all bad.
Whilst many politicians have strong views about the impact of Brexit, the truth is more nuanced. There have been advantages (such as creating our own immigration system) and negatives (like the loss of foreign direct investment).
Teacher tip
Challenge pupils to think critically by comparing the benefits and challenges of Brexit through case studies, helping them grasp the real-world implications of the topic.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What was the nature of the result in the UK's EU referendum in 2016?
Q2.What event triggered the process for the UK to leave the EU?
Q3.Match the word to the correct definition.
statistics related to the population
principles and rules governing a country
laws created by judges over time
Q4.What is meant by 'voter turnout' in the context of a referendum?
Q5.What did the close result of Brexit lead some politicians to propose?
Q6.Following the 2016 referendum, Britain experienced political due to the uncertainties around Brexit.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is one argument made by supporters of Brexit regarding national identity?
Q2.What is a notable consequence of Brexit on trade with EU countries?
Q3.Which of the following is often cited as a potential benefit of Brexit?
Q4.The period after the UK left the EU until the end of 2020 is called the __________.
Q5.Match the word to the correct definition.
the UK's exit from the EU
special zones for greater investment
taxes imposed for selling goods across countries
selling goods or services to another country
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