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An educational curriculum from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

68.77.89 Curriculum

Czechoslovakia's Peaceful Transition from Communist Rule to Democracy

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  • About
  • Modules
    • 1968: Life Under Communism, Warsaw Pact Invasion, Exile
    • 1977: Artists’ Censorship, Samizdat, Charter 77, Persecution
    • 1989: Student Protests, Velvet Revolution, Democracy
    • Legacy: Lasting Impact, Global Influence
  • Contact Us

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“The Czech and Slovak story has vital lessons for us all about the value of freedom and the importance of showing respect for basic human rights.”
– The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, U.S. Secretary of State, 1997-2000

Students will learn the true meaning of freedom seen through the eyes of those who didn’t have it.

For teachers

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an accredited institution that supports educators with effective and engaging digital resources for the classroom. Dedicated to promoting the Czech and Slovak story nationwide, the NCSML’s educational efforts have received high praise for their relevance and impact. In 2017, its elementary immigration curriculum, Maňa: One Girl’s Story, won the Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History. The NCSML collaborates with educators nationwide, ranging from Iowa magnet school teachers to curriculum specialists in Virginia, and NCSML staff also work with European educators to create learning experiences with a global reach.

Flexible and ready to use

68.77.89 is designed for students in grades 9-12. It provides a set of 12 learning activities in 4 modules that meet Common Core, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate standards. The activities can be used as a set designed to be used together, or in single modules as free-standing lessons.

All the resources teachers need are provided:

  • Lesson plans, which include overviews, background readings, additional outside resources for students, and model activities
  • Links to oral histories, ready to be played
  • Links to Socialism Realised media ready to be viewed
  • PDF files of literature excerpts

Photo credits:
1968 photos courtesy of Paul F. Goldsmith Photography
paulgoldsmithphotography.com

This project is supported by:

Our Contributors

Dr. Nicholas Hartmann

Director of Learning & Civic Engagement

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Matthew McCarthy

68.77.89 Intern

Grinnell College

Craig Perrier

Curriculum Writer

Fairfax County Public Schools

Ilana Seelinger

Education/Project Advisor

Socialism Realised

Dr. Tomaš Vrba

Scholarly Advisor, Charter 77 Signatory

NYU-Prague

Dr. Kieran Williams

Scholarly Advisor

Drake University

Dr. Kimberly Zarecor

Scholarly Advisor

Iowa State University

Dr. David Danaher

Scholarly Advisor

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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