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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Photographs From the Warsaw Rising

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit highlights events from the Warsaw Rising in 1944.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Separated by History

For Students 9th - 10th
Through personal accounts, photos, and videos this project documents the separation of families in Poland in the years 1939-1989.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Shifting Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial essay portrays the extensive territorial changes of Poland immediately after World War II and its new role in Europe.
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo: Short History of Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from the University at Buffalo offers a history of Poland beginning with the events of the year 950 and moving forward through the 20th Century.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Poland Rebuilds After Plane Crash Decimates Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The plane crash, in Smolensk, Russia, killing the Polish President, first lady and key figures in the Polish government, has created an enormous gap in the leadership of the country. This article, briefly discusses the country's reaction...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Polish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Polish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Wojciech Jaruzelski

For Students 9th - 10th
President of Poland from 1989 until the election of Lech Walesa in 1990, Wojciech Jaruzelski was an instrumental figure in the political reforms of Poland, including recognition of the Solidarity movement.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
A report from the Library of Congress on Poland that covers all aspects including geography, society, economy, transportation, government, and history. Please note that data is as of 1992.
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Other

Kasprzyk's Website: A Summary of Poland's History

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the history of Poland, starting with the Piast dynasty and moving forward to the current year.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Russia and Eastern Europe Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
Fly through history with a flick of the wrist! The chronology of Russia, Poland, The Balkans, and the rest of Eastern Europe is provided beginning with the Slavic Origins to the present day.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Poland History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Poland including early tribes, the Polish Empire, World War I and II, Solidarity movement, and independence from the Soviet Union on this site.