Instructional Video

Geography Now! Bosnia and Herzegovina

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Its internal strife between various ethnic and national groups led to a bloody civil war in the 1990s, but the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina has tried to overcome its divisions with its unique three-president system. Learners discover the complexities of the Balkan state in a video profile. Maps and photographs demonstrate the intricacies of the often confusing nation. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Show the video to offer learners an overview of the complex political and demographic situation in the Balkan state
Classroom Considerations
  • Includes some jokes and graphic photos of the civil war
  • Video is the 22nd in a larger Countries A-Z series
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Concisely explains intricate historical dynamics
  • Video does not presume background on the Balkans and is adaptable to a variety of lessons
Cons
  • None