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1. Discussion-activity: Yugoslav president's hold on power - September 14, 2000
...recognized the state of Yugoslavia in 1919? During the earlier years of Yugoslavia's history, what were the causes of its instability? Who was Josip Tito? What impact did his decisions make on the country's economic and political condition? 2. Who is Slobodan Milosevic? How long has Milosevic ruled Serbia? According to the article, what made Milosovic a marked man in the West? Give examples of some of the reconstruction efforts that Milosevic has put into place. How did Milosevic gain control of the last nongovernmental TV station in Belgrade? Do you agree or disagree with his methods? Explain. What...

2. About_EIFD
...g and dancing in Edmonton for 40 years. Our membership includes beginner to advanced dancers and covers a diverse age range. No partner is necessary! We meet weekly to learn dances from a wide variety of cultures and countries including Bulgaria, France, Armenia, Greece, Romania, Israel, Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Turkey, England, Portugal and many, many more. Dances are taught by local teachers who have learned and taught throughout North America and in Europe. Special events throughout the year include parties at Christmas and at the end of the year, guest instructors, workshops and summer gatheri...

3. Why Kosovo? Why Now?
...ourse of unit) Ask: Where is Yugoslavia? After a few responses, ask them to find Yugoslavia on the desk map; then, an atlas. Hand out blank maps of the former Yugoslavia. Have them name and color the areas as follow. 1. Slovenia, color one 2. Croatia, color two 3. Bosnia-Herzogovina, color three 4. Serbia, color four 5. Montenegro, color four 6. Macedonia, color five 7. Kosovo, color four 8. Vojvodina, color four The colored areas represent Yugoslavia ten years ago. The areas colored with the color four represent Yugoslavia today. Help the students come up with generalizations about the area. Ask the...

4. The July Crisis: Can You Stop The Great War?
...July Crisis: Can you stop the Great War? "The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime." Sir Edward Grey On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was assassinated while visiting Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand society. The Austrian government blamed Serbia for harboring terrorists and sent the Serbian government an ultimatum with which that country found it impossible to comply. This set into a motion series of alliances. During the month July, Euro...

5. In the Public's Eyes
...Education News Newspaper in (Go to Article.) Education (NIE) Teacher Resources Classroom Get Our Lessons By E-mailPrinter-friendly Version Subscriptions _ Student Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Connections News Summaries In the Public's Eyes Daily News Quiz Assessing Civilian Viewpoints of the Strikes on Serbia Word of the Day Test Prep Author(s) Question of the Alison Zimbalist, The New York Times Learning Network Day Web Explorer Grades: 6-8, 9-12 Science Q & A Subjects: Current Events, Global History, Language Arts, Social Letters to the Studies Editor Interdisciplinary Connections Ask a Reporter Web Na...

6. Teaching Today | Lesson Plans | World War I: Strategic Alternatives Simulation
...e Setting the Stage transparency to explain the conditions that existed before the war began. Practice for auditory learners Divide the class into seven approximately equal groups. Distribute the correct country description to each group: England, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia and Serbia(download from Teaching Today). Each group should use a piece of card stock to make a sign with its country?s name on it. Make it large enough so that all can see. for visual learners Display the map of 1913 so students gain a geographical context for the situation. Tell each group that it should see...

7. State of Independence
...ubjects: Current Events, Geography, Global History, Language Arts Test Prep Interdisciplinary Connections Question of the Day Overview of Lesson Plan:In this lesson, students learn about the Science Q & A May 2006 referendum in Montenegro that established the land's Letters to the independence from Serbia. They then research other regions around Editor the world in which political movements are seeking independence Ask a Reporter for their territories and role play from the perspectives of the Web Navigator various parties involved. _ Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Sugg...

8. Return to Kosovo
...rding to Ms. Hesser, what are living conditions like in Kosovo? How have they improved since the war? What type of violence is still occurring in Kosovo? Why? How has the war affected Kosovo's economy, infrastructure and environment? What type of emotional impact do you think the war has had on the Serbians and Kosovars who are living in Kosovo? Why do you think most of Kosovo's Serbian physicians have fled to Serbia? In your opinion, why are many Serbians refusing to register to vote in the upcoming Kosovo elections? Do you think existing ethnic tensions can be resolved? Why or why not? If so, how?...

9. Foreign Policy Association: About FPA title
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10. Global Citizen 2000 - Civil Wars
...bulary and Critical Thinking Questions Power Point presentation on Kosovo (Download into PowerPoint) Resources: Zlata's Diary Resources can be found in the Global Literature Module 3. Albanian Officials About Kosovo and Metohija . April 2001 Online. Internet. Available: http://www.fas.org/irp/world/serbia/docs/3_e.html Abid, Rod. Part Two: The Case of Kosovo. 4 Dec. 1999. Online. Internet. Available: http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/warcrimes/ Albania: Ill-Equipped To Host Refugees . April 2001. Online. Internet. Available: http: //www.megastories.com/kosovo/map/albania.htm Dar Assirat for Dawah...