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Worksheet
Curated OER

Principles of Government

For Students 9th - 12th
American Government students will appreciate the clear review in this learning exercise after learning about the principles of government. Ten questions challenge students to consider the rights of sovereign states, as well as the social...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson Plan for History: The Inauguration Speech of President Jefferson Davis

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explain Davis's views on Southern Secession.  In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders read and analyze primary sources. 
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Primary
University of Glasgow

Czech Literature and the Reading Public

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcription of a lecture given at the University of Glasgow about literature and the availability of it in Czechoslovakia during the Communist reign. It briefly mentions specific authors and the scarcity of publishing houses.
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Article
Other

Central Europe Review: Elena Ceausescu

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the legacy of Elena Ceausescu. It details her life as the wife of the Romanian dictator and the legacy she left behind. (Published 8 July 1999)
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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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Handout
Other

More or Less: Nicolae Ceausescu Killer File

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of the life of Romanian leader Nicolae Ceausescu. Includes his background and a detailed timeline of his life. A great resource for learning about his life and times.
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Website
Other

Poland General Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains detailed information on Poland. It discusses the geography, climate, government, and the people and languages.
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Handout
Other

Solidarity, Hanna Suchocka, and Lech Walesa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the movement for Polish Solidarity. It provides a brief introduction to the movement as well as information on Hanna Suchocka and Lech Walesa.