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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Learning Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Favorite Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Day 1: Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Day 2: Frankfurt & the West . . . . . . . . . . 35
Day 3: Hamburg & the North . . . . . . . . . 53
Day 4: Munich & the South . . . . . . . . . . 70
Day 5: Miscellaneous About Germany . . . . . 86
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Lapbooking Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Table of Contents
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Introduction
Pack up and get ready to travel to Germany with Amanda Bennett’s new Passport Geography™ series! As part of the series, this one-week unit study has been developed to provide your stu-dent with a virtual tour of Germany, covering the geography of this nation, as well as some of its history, art and literature, landmarks, and interesting people.
You are about to begin an adventure to the European country of Germany, taking an online journey to this fascinating part of the world. From Lichtenstein Castle to the sights and sounds of colorful Frankfurt, you will visit historic and unique sites and marvelous places that span the nation that is officially called the Federal Republic of Germany.
Some of the places you will be visiting include:
•Rhine River Valley•Neuschwanstein Castle•Black Forest•Bavarian Alps
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As this is written, we are including the best resources available to give you the virtual experi-ence of traveling around Germany. You will see and hear the sights and sounds of cities and vil-lages, people, daily life, tourist spots, and historical places, all from the comfort of home—no passport required! Some of the fun spots you will be visiting include:
• Frankfurt Zoo• Brandenburg Gate• Church of St. Michael• Germany’s Christmas Markets• Volkswagen Factory
When learning about the geography of a place, it is important to learn about the land, people, and culture, and what it is like to live there. In addition to learning about the countries, you will encounter some of the people and places in Germany. The people are fascinating, and we are including some interesting figures in Passport: Germany. They include:
• The Brothers Grimm• Johannes Brahms• Johannes Gutenberg• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart• Ludwig van Beethoven
With the new Passport series, you will see places that most people never get to visit, becom-ing familiar with this part of the world and many of the landmarks and landforms that are in Germany. From learning about some of the food they enjoy, such as strudel, sauerkraut, and bratwurst, you will be heading on to castles and cliffs, as well as the Zugspitze and Schloss Charlottenburg. We are beginning a great geographic adventure—glad to have you along!
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German VIPs
There are plenty of very important people (VIPs) in Germany, and today you are going to learn about two brothers who gave us many stories that you have probably heard before—stories such as “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Snow White,” and “Cinderella.” Their names were Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, and they are often called the “Brothers Grimm.”
Where and when did they live?
Jacob and Wilhelm GrimmAbout the Brothers Grimm
What is a folk tale?
Folk Tale
Many favorite stories can be traced back to old German folk tales collected and written down by the Grimm brothers. What are the names of some of the other folk tales that the Brothers Grimm published?
Most Famous and Favorite Grimm Stories
Collection of Many Grimm Brothers’ Stories
Which German folk tale is your favorite?
The Brothers Grimm
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Fun Food: Gummi-Bears
Gummi-Bears are fun favorites in Germany! Have you ever had Gummi-Bears?
Video: Haribo Store in Germany
How Gummi-Bears Are Made
Did you know? In 1920 Hans Riegel founded the Haribo Company in Bonn, Germany. The name Haribo was put together using the first two letters of Hans, Riegel, and Bonn.
Here’s a fun and easy recipe for homemade Gummi-Bears:
Video: Homemade Gummi-Bears
Try some of Germany’s traditional foods this week and add them to your Food from Germany recipe cards and pocket.
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Third Stop: Lichtenstein Castle
This castle looks just like something out of a fairy tale! Here are a few links to show you around:
Video: Lichtenstein Castle and Grounds
Lichtenstein CastleLichtenstein Castle Pictures
Does this castle look like any other castle you have seen?
When was this castle built?
Lichtenstein Castle Walkabout
Bundle up with your boots and hat for this next tour of the castle!
Video: Lichtenstein Castle in the Winter
After that lovely winter outing, you’ll be all ready for our next stop!
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Creature Feature
German Shepherd
You may have seen our animal of the day even if you’ve never been to Germany. It’s a breed of dog that is popular in many parts of the world!
Video: German ShepherdVideo: German Shepherd
After you learn about the German shepherd, complete the Creature Feature: German Shepherd accordion book.
How much can a German shepherd weigh?
German ShepherdGerman Shepherd
How tall is an adult German shepherd?
German shepherds are smart and loyal dogs. What are three jobs that German shepherds do? German Shepherd
Would you like to color a picture of this handsome and intelligent dog?
German Shepherd Coloring PageGerman Shepherd Coloring Page
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See the Science
Today you’ll be learning about x-rays. An x-ray is a powerful tool that doctors can use to learn more about how our bones look on the inside of our body, and we owe it all to a German!
Have you ever seen an x-ray or had an x-ray taken—perhaps at a dentist appointment?
Video: Child’s Perspective Dental X-ray
Video: Child Having Arm X-ray
What is an x-ray?
Definition
Who discovered x-rays?
Scientist
What was the first x-ray ever taken?
First X-ray
How does an x-ray work?
How an X-ray Works
X-rays