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US Institute of Peace

Negotiation Role-Play

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
War-torn Kosovo is experiencing another crisis—thousands of broken-down cars clogging the damaged highways, making travel impossible. Which local auto shop owner will get the contract to clear the road for progress? After some research,...
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Curated OER

Kosovo: A Thousand Year Old Border Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students present proposals and negotiate with other representatives to bring lasting peace to the area through a simulated "Summit Conference."
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Geography/Current Events Project

For Teachers 4th
Using the Balkan region as an example, fourth graders review the five themes of geography as a class. They identify the physical and human characteristics of a region before labeling the countries and landforms on a map. They then...
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Speaking Out About Kosovo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Invite your class to reflect on the responsibility of newspapers to act as vehicles for citizens to voice their opinions. Using an article to gain factual info. about gov't strategies in dealing with current events in Kosovo, students...
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Why Kosovo? Why Now?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the establishment of the modern state of Yugoslavia and the breakup of the country. They examine the human characteristics of the region - ethnic groups, languages, and religions.
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The Uncertain Future of Kosovo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate the ongoing peace process in Kosovo through thorough discussion of the underlying issues of the Kosovo conflict and the evolving resolution.
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Striking Out At the Serbs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to the most recent stage of the conflict in Kosovo by allowing them to examine the positions and actions of various key figures (people, countries, and organizations).
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Crisis in Kosovo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the current crisis in Kosovo, Yugoslavia and express their views on whether the U.S. should get involved in this foreign conflict. They write a journal entry about whether
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Strangers in a Strange Land

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in a round-table discussion about the ethnic Albanian refugee crisis occurring in Kosovo as a result of Serbian persecution. They examine another 20th century refugee crisis and compare its causes.
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The Impact of Civil War and Conflict on Identity

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students define citizenship and nationality, examine economic impacts of domestic conflict or war on average citizen, view Powerpoint presentation on Kosovo conflict, and complete critical thinking questions.
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The Former Yugoslavia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the conflict between the Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo. They define ethnic cleansing, read and discuss handouts, apply the three elements of ethnic conflict to the Kosovo Crisis of 1998-99, conduct research, and...
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Kosovo: Where is It and What's All the Fuss About?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the US military involvement in Kosovo and answer teacher generated questions.
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BBC

Bbc: The Killing of Kosovo

For Students 9th - 10th
he A guide to the acts of genocide which occurred in region of Kosovo during the late 1990s while NATO bombing was occurring. Provides a clickable map of Kosovo with documentation on the various acts of genocide.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Slobodan Milosevic

For Students 9th - 10th
A PBS interview recounts the rise of Milosevic as a post-modern dictator and his part in the conflict in Kosovo. 9/23/98
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Statement on Kosovo (March 24, 1999)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the speech given by President Bill Clinton in which he explains to the American public why he ordered the U.S. Armed Forces to join NATO in protecting Kosovo from the brutality of the Serbian troops. He gives the background behind...
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Serbia Rejects Un Legal Ruling on Kosovo's Secession

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses Serbia's reaction to the United Nation's ruling that Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008 was not illegal. Links to related articles are featured. (July 22, 2010)
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Website
PBS

Frontline: A Kosovo Chronology: Pre 1998

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a chronology of the Serbian conflict with Kosovo from 1987 when Serbian leader, Slobodan Milosevic, stirred up the Serbians in Kosovo until 1999 when the NATO Kosovo Force certified the disarming of the Kosovo Liberation Army.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Q&a: Kosovo Serbia Talks

For Students 9th - 10th
A short background article on the talks which were held in Vienna October 2003 between officials from Serbia and Kosovo to try to work out their differences over supply of energy, missing persons and more.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Kosovo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kosovo, 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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BBC

Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Kosovo

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an interesting overview of the newly independent territory of Kosovo including discussions of its history, current information, political leaders, and news media. Also features a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Kosovo M Ps Proclaim Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC discusses the situation in Kosovo as its parliament unanimously endorses its independence from Serbia. Although celebrated by tens of thousands, trouble ensued. (17 February 2008)
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Serbs Attack Kosovo Border Post

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines Serbia's relationship with Kosovo and discusses one of Serbia's attacks on Kosovo's border. Links to related articles are provided. (July 27, 2011)
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Article
Other

Un War Crimes Prosecutor Confirms Much Reduced Kosovo Death Toll

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the death toll of Ethnic Albanians resulting from Kosovo genocide. Article includes specific numbers. (13 November 1999)
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Other

Armed Forces Press Service: Clinton Makes Case for Kosovo Intervention

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Armed Forces Press Service summarizes and explains President Clinton's speech justifying U.S. and NATO support for intervention in Kosovo as protection against Serbian aggression.