Romanian Revolution and Post Communist Romania (1989 - 2000)

This is a two part lesson for IBDP History Paper 3 HL: Post War Central and Eastern Europe (1945 - 2000)
I use Romania as my case study for Political, Social and Economic changes to one Post Communist Country in Central or Eastern Europe.

Part 1 of the lesson:
- Features a timeline of the Romanian Revolution and students have to answer questions regarding the 11 days of the Romanian revolution.
- On the powerpoint students watch two videos of Ceausescu's last speech in Bucharest as well as Ceausescu's execution on the 25th December 1989.
- The students finish by considering historian's views on the revolution and they must write a small narrative of the revolution to support one of the historical viewpoints. (rubric for the task is not included)

Part 2:
-Students complete a note taking template while the teacher goes over a powerpoint that comprehensively outlines the political, economic and social changes to Romania.
- The second task is to get the students to put their notes in to an essay.


Learning objectives:
1. To understand the Romanian Revolution and its events.
2. To be able to discuss the Political, Economic Social changes that took place in Post War Romania.
3. To be able to evaluate the successes and failures of Illlescu.