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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mysterious Slovak Words in Yellow Submarine

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read an article about the song "Yellow Submarine." In this lesson, students complete several activities that relate to the article, including a vocabulary assignment, sentence starters, class discussion and a quiz.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Home is Not Your Home

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine tension in Slovakia over issue of the rights of Romas (Gypsies). They compare and contrast situation in Slovakia to other historical examples researched in class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tragedy at 13th Slovak music festival

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the tragedy in Slovakia. In this Slovakia history lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students participate in a debate about how people reacted to the tragedy.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize and recreate the political boundaries and physical features of the nation of Slovakia. They create topographic maps of Slovakia. The maps should include labeled line drawings of bordering countries. Slovakia should be...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ski in Slovakia in Style

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read a short article about the mountains and skiing in Slovakia. In this ESL lesson, students explore the reasons that skiing is a popular activity in Slovakia, then complete several short activities to reinforce the reading.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Things that Make Slovakia Great

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the culture of Slovakia. In this World History instructional activity, students establish specific details about Slovakia then complete several activities to reinforce its uniqueness, including reading an article,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Czech It Out" - A Look at Eastern Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research several countries in Eastern Europe. Students compare and contrast several Eastern European countries and then choose a specific country to research and prepare a class presentation with their findings.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Slovakia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
Information Technology Associates

Theodora: Slovakia: 2017

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and statistics about Slovakia, collected from the 2003 CIA World Factbook and the Library of Congress Country Studies. Sections include geography, maps, population, religion, military, international issues, history,...
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Handout
University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
An online resource for all of your research on Slovakia. The site has information on history, culture, society, and cities can be found here, among others.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Slovakia in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Lonely Planet provides great general information on the climate and vegetation of Slovakia. Great statistics are given as an introduction, then links are provided for additional information, such as: facts for the...
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Website
The History Place

The History Place: Statistics of the Holocaust

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from The History Place has a chart with the number of Jewish people killed in the Holocaust. Nearly 6 million Jewish people were murdered. This site is disturbing its apparent accuracy of the Jewish slaughter.
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Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Slovakian Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Begin learning the language of the Slovaks with this opportunity. Study vocabulary and test comprehension with the online games.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Slovakia, 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.
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Website
Information Technology Associates

Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Economy 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides excellent information on the state of the Slovakian economy. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Website
Information Technology Associates

Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Geography 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
General geographic information on Slovakia, including natural resources and environmental issues.
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Website
Other

Slovaks and Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the culture, language, and demographics of the Slovaks and Slovakia.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and destination guide to the East European nation of Slovakia, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Slovak Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Slovak Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Slovaks

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Slovaks. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Slovakia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a comprehensive overview of Slovakia, once part of Czechoslovakia. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Slovakia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Slovakia in Central Europe.
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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Slovakia

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from Flags of the World displays a picture and description of the flag of Slovakia. It also contains the history of the flag and links to other sites.