Curated OER
Identifying and Using Parallelism and Balance in Literature
Analyze the use of balanced sentences and parallelism in a narrative. Included in this resource is a narrative about serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kazakhstan titled, "The Train Ride Home". Middle and high schoolers review...
Curated OER
Sleuthing A Writer's Skills
Learners read The Train Ride Home by Robin Solomon. In this literature response lesson, students will inspect the writing of Solomon to determine how she established a certain tone through her word choice and paragraph structure....
Curated OER
The Importance of Being Flexible and Open-minded as a Visitor to Another Culture: Lesson 2 For "The Train Ride Home"
Learners examine the advantages of being flexible when visiting or living in a different culture. They read and discuss a first-hand account by a Peace Corps volunteer in Kazakhstan, and write a letter from the point of view of a...
Curated OER
Kazakhstan Outline Map
In this blank Kazakhstan outline map worksheet, learners study the political boundaries of the country. This outline map may be used for a variety of geographic activities.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Kazakstan
A thorough look at Kazakstan from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
BBC
Bbc: News: Collapse of the Ussr 10 Years On
Extensive information about the collapse of the USSR. Includes an interactive timeline from 1985 through 1991, an interactive map of the countries of the USSR with country profiles and timelines, eyewitness accounts of the collapse of...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
New York Times
New York Times: Kazakhstan News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides links to the most recent articles published about Kazakhstan in addition to articles that date back to August 9, 1982.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Kazakhstan
Learn about core health indicators in Kazakhstan in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Maps: Major Ethnic Groups in Central Asia
Here's a great map that shows all the different ethic groups in Central Asia with pie graphs for each country showing the percentage of the groups.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Maps: Central Asia: Fuel and Energy Centers
Looking for coal reserves in Central Asia? This map from the University of Texas shows the fuel reserves and energy sources in the Central Asia region.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Roots of Radical Islam, Central Asia [Pdf]
The author examines how regional Islamic religious communities are reacting to the actions of their governments that they see as unfair and non-responsive to their issues. Uzbekistan is given major attention. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Kazakhstan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kazakhstan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Geographic
Photius: Kazakhstan Government 2000
Information about the government of Kazakhstan which gives the administrative districts, branches of government, political parties, and other related topics.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Outline Map of Kazakhstan
Print out this outline map of Kazakhstan.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kazakhstan: Economy
This article on the economy of Kazakhstan from the Travel Document Systems focuses on the Gross National Product as recently as 2006. You can also find out about Kazakhstan's most important industries.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kazakhstan: Government
A discussion of the government of Kazakhstan current to 2005. You can find out about the oblasts, akims, political parties, and the strong president.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kazakhstan: History
This article of Travel Documents Systems tells the history of Kazakhstan from the Paleolithic period to modern times.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Global Competitors Clamor for Kazakhstan's Oil
A June 2007 analysis of the growing importance Kazakstan's oil and the resulting global competition for it. Also provides audio and links to related stories.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Kazakhstan
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Kazakhstan. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kazakhstan
BBC News offers a general overview of the vast Central Asian country of Kazakhstan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kazaks
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kazaks. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Kazakhstan
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Kazakhstan. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...