Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nazis Flying Saucers – Film Sparks UFO Debate

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the aircraft used in World War II. In this World History lesson, students read an article that describes a "flying saucer" created by the Nazi's. Upon completion of the reading, students answer questions on the article,...
Interactive
Curated OER

The German Shepherd-Trivia Quiz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about the German Shepherd. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Germany

For Students 1st - 9th
Find information about Germany on this site. Find all about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Germany.
Article
Other

Germany's Last Kaiser Wilhelm Ii: Political Decision Making in Imperial Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Wilhelm II, who became Kaiser of Germany in 1888, had a profound impact on German and European history. Includes discussion questions at end.
Handout
Other

Facts About Germany: The Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
German authors provide an article about the Soviet Union's influence in Germany during the Cold War.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Germany History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Germany including Germanic tribes, Roman rule, kings, the Reformation, the World Wars, and the reuniting of East and West.
Website
Other

Db Trains: Epoch Iii (1945 1970)

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Coming of World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I set the stage for increased world conflict because of the crushing reparations required of Germany. See how Adolf Hitler, over a series of years, used opposition to the terms of the treaty...
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: The Holocaust's Legacy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With this lesson plan, teachers can foster learners' understanding of the devastating impact of the Holocaust. Highlights the racism of Nazi Germany and discusses the fact that many people still hold these types of beliefs today.
Activity
Goethe-Institut

German Architecture From Goethe Institut

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
Website
Goethe-Institut

German Design and Fashion From Goethe Institut

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Graphic
Curated OER

Map of Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of Europe's most populous country, Germany. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles,...
Website
Other

Von Konfoderativen Strukturen Zu Einer Foderation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the speech by Helmut Kohl given in November 1989 where he outlines the goals and objectives for the cooperation with East Germany, and Europe.
Website
Other

Lebendiges Museum Online: Wiederaufbau Und Wirtschaft

For Students 9th - 10th
Focussing on the years 1945-49, this site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the happenings in East and West Germany. Written in German.
Website
Other

Lebendiges Museum Online: Marshallplan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the whats and hows of the Marshall Plan and the reactions to it in Germany. Written in German
Website
Other

Lebendiges Museum Online: Potsdamer Konferenz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the events surrounding the Potsdam Conference which decided the future of the devided Germany. The site is entirely in German.
Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Frontline: Sick Around the World Teacher's Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about health care in other countries with this Teacher's Guide to "Sick Around the World." The FRONTLINE video explores how ?ve other capitalist democracies - the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Taiwan and Switzerland -...
Article
CNN

Cnn: Week of 12 16 13: German President Will Not Attend Olympics in Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
The leader of Germany, Joachim Gauck, has decided to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia due to human rights violations. Learn what this boycott means and why many others are joining him.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Farewell to Isolation

For Students 5th - 8th
President Wilson's claim, "he kept us out of war," did not last. Read about the increasing number of reasons for American to declare war against Germany. See why war was finally declared in April, 1917.
Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: History Sourcebook: Germany Under Frederick Barbarossa

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides a map of Germany under Frederick Barbarossa.
Graphic
Curated OER

Flag of Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of Europe's most populous country, Germany. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles,...
Website
Brigham Young University

World War I: Conditions of Armistice With Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the Armistice terms that were set by the Allied powers for the Armistice of November 11, 1918.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Americans and Great War 1914 1919: The United States Prepares for War

For Students 11th - 12th
Details what America did to prepare and execute its entry into World War I, and how the government used propaganda to win public support for the war effort.