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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Book: Estonia

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars, after reading Chapter One in the book, "Estonia," design and create a nature journal for an imaginary trip around Estonia. They include animals and plants that in their minds live in Estonia. In addition, they illustrate...
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Estonia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: News: Collapse of the Ussr 10 Years On

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the collapse of the USSR. Includes an interactive timeline from 1985 through 1991, an interactive map of the countries of the USSR with country profiles and timelines, eyewitness accounts of the collapse of...
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Handout
University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
A great look at the country of Estonia. Make sure you stop here if you need information about Estonia's economy, history, and many other subjects.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Estonia

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

Estonian Atlas

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the drop down menu to locate fairly detailed maps of various parts of Estonia at this website.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about health in Estonia via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Estonia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the history, government, economy, and people of Estonia. Information is current to April 2012.
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United Nations

United Nations: Cartographic Section: Baltic States [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This United Nations map of the Baltic states shows roads, railroads, cities, geographic features, and neighboring countries.
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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: Learn Estonian

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Interested in learning a new language? Here are several sections of vocabulary words for beginners to discover Estonian, the language from the Baltic region.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Estonia, 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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eBook
Other

Baltic Puzzle: Russia's Policy Towards Estonia and Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the full text of a thesis on Russia's policy toward Estonia and Latvia during the 1990s. Use the contents to go to the section that interests you.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Russia Accused of 'Attack on Eu'

For Students 9th - 10th
A May 2007 news report on the developing tensions between Russia and Estonia over the decision to move a WWII war memorial to Russian troops in Tallin.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the Eastern European country of Estonia. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Estonians

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

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides interesting details on the former Soviet Baltic republic of Estonia. 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
The Cold War Museum

The Cold War Museum: Fall of the Soviet Union

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cold War Museum offers many resources on the Cold War, including this particular article on the "Fall of the Soviet Union."
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Estonians Settlements

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Estonian people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Estonia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Estonia in Eastern Europe.
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Website
Other

Estonia Facts and Comments

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal site that offers many geographical and demographic information on Estonia. There are also links to government sites, economic sites, travel sites, and academia sites.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Estonia

For Students 1st - 9th
Students study history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Estonia on this website.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Estonia

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