Museum of the Occupation of Latvia Museum
The story of the flag
For students in grades 7-9
A lesson in a museum.
In the lesson, students will learn about the most significant events in the history of Latvia in the 20th century, studying the Latvian national flag as a symbol of freedom, hope, Latvianness and resistance. By analyzing various historical sources, students will learn about the meaning of the flag during the period of independent Latvia, during the Second World War and the occupation, in resistance movements, under Soviet repression and in the fight for the restoration of Latvia's independence. The lesson will encourage not only to understand historical events, but also to reflect on the meaning of the Latvian flag today and its place in the life of every person and family.
- Visitors:
- Groups
- Length:
- 60 minūtes
- Address:
Latviešu strēlnieku laukums 1, Rīga LV-1050, Latvija
- Contacts:
+371 67229255, info@okupacijasmuzejs.lv
https://okupacijasmuzejs.lv/lv/skolam/nodarbibas/karoga-stasts
During the lesson, students:
1) will take a guided tour of the exhibition with thematic emphases appropriate to the lesson;
2) they will work in groups at the exhibition – they will search for information and analyze sources;
3) discuss, summarize and present the conclusions of the group work in the classroom.
Number of students : up to 20