They speak German, but they are decidedly not: Austrians have their own fierce sense of national identity. A video profile features Austria's majestic mountains, connections to the Hapsburg dynasty, and cultural pride. Learners develop deeper understandings of how the European nation interacts with its neighbors and the rest of the world. 

Concepts

austria, european geography, human geography, physical geography, world geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to prompt discussion on current political alliances in Europe

Classroom Considerations

• Video is 10th in the Countries A-Z series
• Questionable use of the term friend zone and discussion of the origin of Arnold Schwarzenegger's name may be inappropriate for some students

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video uses interesting graphics and photos to stimulate learners' interest
• Narrator can be funny and engaging to most pupils

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10