Young scholars examine and evaluate the Treaty of Versailles. They read and discuss primary source documents, explore various websites, develop a list of postwar goals for France, Germany, and the U.S., and evaluate whether the treaty...

Offering a comprehensive overview of the beginning of World War II, this resource could be a useful addition to a unit on this topic. It could be used as a way to lead a discussion on the war, or as a review tool before a test. Either...

Young scholars research passengers aboard the St. Louis to explore the difficulties Jewish refugees faced when fleeing Nazi Germany. They research print and online resources, construct histories of individual passengers on the St. Louis.

Eighth graders investigate the events that led to World War II. In this Holocaust lesson, 8th graders research primary and secondary sources about the events that led to the war. Students create PowerPoint presentations that provide...

Studenets are told that Peter Paul Rubens was born on June 28, 1577, in Siegen, Germany. They create their own allegorical painting, think of a favorite story. Students write a summary of one scene in that story, using Crayola Erasable...

In this social studies worksheet, high schoolers find the terms that are related to the people and events of World War II. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.

Students explore the cost of living differences within Europe by interrogating data within tables and graphs. They investigate personal incomes, earnings of selected occupations, monthly earnings and incomes by education.

Ninth graders examine the results of the Yalta Conference on Europe after the war. They develop a PowerPoint presentation that compare the effects of World War I and World War II. They write a journal entry taking the point of view of...

Students research how immigration changed the lives of Americans during 1850-1860. They study immigrant communities in rural America and research Irish and German-born residents of Augusta County, Virginia and Franklin County,...

Students explore how and why Germany became a nation.

Students explore how Germany became a country.

Students explore the many reasons why and how Germany became a country.

Second graders view a video of the Nutcracker ballet and then compare and contrast holiday celebrations in Germany and the United States. They use the computer to write a paragraph exploring their observations.

Students compare and contrast the governments of the United States and Germany during World War II. Using different media, they identify the actions of both countries during the war and their major mistakes. They write a short summary...

Students read a scenerio about people who lived in Germany during Nazi rule. As a class, they discuss the situations the character finds herself in and identify her responsiblities to her family. They answer discussion questions and...

The Goethe-Institut provides a wonderful resource leading to many German architecture sites on the web. Sites include current national topics in German architecture, preserving and restoring historical ruins in Germany and world-wide,...

The Goethe-Institut provides a wonderful resource leading to many German design and fashion sites on the web. Sites include current national topics in German design and fashion, home and furniture designs from Germany, German designs of...

A short biography and examples of some well-known work of master artist Hans Holbein the Younger.

Discover a brief introduction to Berlin. Includes interesting historical facts, maps, suggested attractions and recommended reading material.

This is a very interesting history of the development of trains in Germany after WWII. An aspect of history that is overlooked, rebuilding the transportation infrastructure in Germany was a big and important project for the occupying...

Find information about Germany on this site. Find all about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Germany.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an Oktoberfest timeline and describes events that took place at that time.

Kids learn about the Dachshund, wiener, and badger dog, small brave animals and pets.