Jan Palach was a brave young man who lived in Czechoslovakia. He was born in 1948 and grew up during a time when his country was fighting for freedom. In 1968, the Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia and took away some of their rights. Jan Palach wanted to stand up against this injustice.
Who was Jan Palach?
What did Jan Palach do to protest against the Soviet occupation?
What message did Jan Palach want to convey through his actions?
Why is Jan Palach considered a symbol of the fight for freedom and democracy?
What can we learn from Jan Palach's story?
A Visit to Prague
Hi, my name is Peter and I am 8 years old. I recently visited Prague, a beautiful city full of history and stories. One of the famous people from Prague is Jan Palach. He was a brave man who did something very important.
I visited the Wenceslas Square in Prague, which has a statue of Jan Palach. It was amazing to see and learn about him.
What is the name of the city I visited?
Who was Jan Palach and why is he famous?
What was the significance of the statue of Jan Palach in Wenceslas Square?
How did my visit to Prague help me learn about history?
What can we learn from Jan Palach's bravery?
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Your Turn...
After learning all about Jan Palach, your job is to create a timeline of their life. You should add all the important events in their life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!