Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

Comprehensive Unit169 pagesGrade Level: High SchoolIncludes curriculum unit + CD-ROM This unit provides a broad introduction to the Baltic region as well as in-depth studies for each Baltic state. The introductory lesson provides an overview of the history and culture of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as well as images, maps, and a variety of class, group, and individual activities. Throughout history, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have occupied a crucial strategic, political, and social position between Eastern and Western Europe. Surviving long histories of foreign rule and occupation, all three Baltic states emerged as independent nations by reestablishing their independence in 1991. Since then they have enjoyed many successes, such as acceptance into the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance and the European Union, as well as technological advancements and periods of rapid economic growth. Lesson One provides an overview of the history and culture of Estonia, L