Curated OER
International Curiosity and National Pride
Students analyze their own culture and a Bulgarian culture to identify national, local, or ethnic traits. In this culture analysis lesson plan, students identify three important characteristics of their culture and compose a list of...
Curated OER
Central Europe’s Glorious Ball Season Starts
Ninth graders examine the Ball season in Europe. In this European Culture ESL activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a graphic organizer on going to a ball.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Getty Exhibitions: Shaping the Great City
Cities in Central Europe were required to expand their infrastructure due to industrialization and an increase in the need for workers. This exhibit details and illustrates the shift and growth through modern architecture of the era.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Poland
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
University of North Carolina
Re Integrating Europe: Perception of Literature
A discussion of the complexity of studying central European literature due to the different interpretations, expectations, values, and approaches of other cultures.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Boy Travellers in Central Europe by Thomas W. Knox
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Boy Travellers in Central Europe by Thomas W. Knox (1892), the adventures of two youths in a journey through France, Switzerland, and Austria.
Information Technology Associates
Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Geography 2008
General geographic information on Slovakia, including natural resources and environmental issues.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Austria
Features a country profile of Austria, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more tourism...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Belarus
Here at BBC News, you can learn some interesting facts about the European country of Belarus. Topics include historical background, current information, political leaders, news media, a timeline of key events, and related news stories....
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile: Slovenia
BBC News features a general summary of Slovenia, a member of the European Union. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, related internet sources, and...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Austria
The BBC features an overview on the European country of Austria including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news stories and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Poland
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the European nation of Poland, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Austria: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the European country of Austria.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Czechia: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic, in Central Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Hungary: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Hungary located in Eastern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Poland: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Poland in Central Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Liechtenstein: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island nation of Liechtenstein in Central Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Switzerland: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Switzerland in Central Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Slovenia: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Slovenia in Central Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Slovakia: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Slovakia in Central Europe.