Latvia is a country of contrasts. While evidence of the Soviet era is ingrained in the landscape—including ghost towns—the Baltic state has embraced its history. A video resource showcases its culture, which includes its darker past, and ancient pagan practices still recognized today. 

Concepts

the balkans, european geography, physical geography, human geography, world geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video as research for a project on the Balkan countries

Classroom Considerations

• Video fits as the 96th of the Countries A-Z playlist
• Some viewers may find the humor inappropriate

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Photographs and maps illustrate concepts
• Narrator and skits are funny and engaging

Cons

• Plugs another YouTube video during the episode, and an ad interrupts streaming

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