DOCUMENT RESUME ED 473 433 SO 034 297 AUTHOR Blankenship, Glen; Tinkler, D. William Overview of Germany: The Federal Republic and the Federal TITLE States. Social Studies, Grades 6-8. Update 2002. INSTITUTION Goethe House, New York, NY.; Inter Nationes, Bonn (Germany). 2002-00-00 PUB DATE NOTE 86p.; For related items, see SO 027 656-663 and SO 029 487- 488. Color transparencies not available from ERIC. AVAILABLE FROM Goethe House New York, German Cultural Center, 1014 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028. Tel: 212-439-8700; Fax: 212 -439- 8705; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.goethe.de/ uk/ney/deindex.htm. PUB TYPE Guides Classroom Teacher (052) EDRS PRICE EDRS Price MF01/PC04 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Area Studies; Comparative Analysis; Cross Cultural Studies; *Cultural Context; Foreign Countries; *Geography; *Government (Administrative Body); Middle Schools; Perspective Taking; Social Studies IDENTIFIERS *Germany; Scope and Sequence; *United States ABSTRACT This instructional package, consisting of a text and 15 transparencies, is designed for middle school classrooms. The four lessons in the package correlate to the study of world cultures (perspective taking and symbols), geography, and government. The materials in the package focus on national studies and state studies from a comparative United States/Germany approach. The four lessons are: "Culture and Perspective Taking on the (1) Federal Republic of Germany" (five activities); (2) "Unifying Traits in Both the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany" (six activities); (3) "German Governmental System" (five activities); and (4) "Geography of Germany" (six activities) Each lesson states educational objectives; lists materials and resources; offers background information; and provides the activities. (BT) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. , , Overview of Germany: The Federal , , Republic and the Federal States. Social Studies, Grades 6-8. Update 2002. Glen Blankenship D. William Tinkler Goethe House, New York, NY. Inter Nationes, Bonn (Germany). U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS CENTER (ERIC) BEEN GRANTED BY This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. _4!_e_j-SAA Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. 2 Points of view or opinions stated in this TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES document do not necessarily represent INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) official OERI position or policy. 1 OVERVIEW OF GERMANY The Federal Republic and the Federal States SOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 6-8 . - 4 e . -,, -T t -rL --"" '-,, .4 BEST COPY AVAILABLE GOETHE-INSTITUT 3 774 inter Nationes '49Z -;" -47 4 "" 4*:.:7-44'' s di OVERVIEW OF GERMANY The Federal Republic and the Federal States SOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 6 -8 by Glen Blankenship and D. William Tinkler Glen Blankenship, co-author of the lessons, is Program Director for the Georgia Council on Economic Education at Georgia State University and the former Social Studies Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Education. In addition to his work in the field of curriculum develop- ment and teacher education, Dr. Blankenship is a frequent presenter to civic and educational organizations across the nation. Dr. Blankenship earned his B.A. and M.Ed. in Political Science from Georgia State University, and a Ph.D. from Emory University. D. William Tinkler, co-author of the lessons, is a middle school principal for the Gwinnett County, Georgia, School System. Dr. Tinkler is active in his state's social studies professional organization, serving as president in 1993. He has also assisted in the writing of course guides and instructional materials on special topics. Graduating cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Duke University, Dr. Tinkler earned his Ed.D. from the University of Georgia. These materials may be reproduced by teachers and schools systems for classroom use. Please provide a complete citation of the source when duplicating for other purposes. Editor: Martina Muller, Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes, Bonn Michael Nentwich, Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes, Atlanta G GOETHE-INSTITUT Inter Nationes Bildungsmedien and Film B11 Kennedyallee 91-103 D-53175 Bonn Federal Republic of Germany Telefon: +49-228 880-0 Telefax: +49-228 880-457 Teletex: 28308-IND Telex: 8869904-IND E-mail: B1 @inter nationes.de www.inter-nationes.de Copyright 2002 by Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes Bonn, Atlanta Introduction This collection of lessons was developed as a result of study/travel seminars attended by Georgia educators during the summers of 1989, 1991, 1993 and 1999. An ongoing goal of the project was to develop and dissem- inate exemplary lessons for teaching about the Federal Republic of Germany. These lessons are designed so that they may be used individually via integration into the curriculum, or collec- tively used as a complete stand-alone unit. The teacher should adjust the materials to accomodate the needs, interests, and performance levels of students in their classrooms. Each lesson begins with an outline for teach- ing which includes instructional objectives, a list of necessary materials, and a sequenced list of procedures for using the activities provided with the lesson. The lessons provide the teacher with most of the materials needed for implementation. The authors would like to thank the following Georgia educators for the significant contributions of ideas and materials resulting in this instructional kit. Eddie Bennett, Director of Staff Development, Pioneer RESA; Stuart Bennett, Principal, McIntosh High School; Horst Bussiek, former German Language Consultant, Georgia Department of Education; Carolyn Smith Carter, Bradwell Institute, Liberty County Schools; David Cline, Cedar Hill Elementary School, Gwinnett County Schools; Gwendale Belle Gaines, Miller Middle School, Bibb County Schools; Ruth Gassett, Fine Arts Coordinator, Georgia Department of Education; Gwen Hutcheson, Social Studies Coordinator (retired), Georgia Department of Educa- tion; Glen Jones, German Language Teacher, La Fayette High School, Walker County Schools; Jeanette Kirby, Social Studies Coordinator (retired), Muscogee County Schools; Carol McCullough, Heritage High School, Rockdale County Schools; Emmett Mullins, Cedar Hill Elementary School, Gwinett County Schools; Mary Mullins, Art Teacher, Snellville Middle School, Gwinett County Public Scools; James Pippin, Arnold Junior High School, Muscogee County Schools; Kim Puritt, Banks County High School, Banks County Schools; Helen Richardson, Executive Director of Curriculum Services, Fulton County Schools; Marsha Scheppler, Timothy Elementary School, Clarke County Schools; Donald 0. Schneider, Professor of Social Science Education, The University of Georgia; Lindsey Smith, Lovejoy High School, Clayton County Schools; Carolyn Soff, Renfroe Middle School, Decatur City Schools; Mary Spillane, German Language Teacher, Cobb County Schools; Marie Wilson, Georgia Council on Economic Education. The authors deeply appreciate the assistance of Dr. Michael Nentwich, Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes Atlanta, for his significant contributions to this document. Without his encouragement, support and enthusiasm, these lessons would not exist. AVAILftiBLE COFY BEST Materials for the Modern Social Studies Classroom Germany Description of Publications A Kid Like Me Across the Sea is a primary/elementary instructional package targeted at grades K-3 with interest level extending to adult. This series of five lessons draws heavily on interpretation of photographs and ad- dresses the topics of physical and cultural geography; basic needs of food, clothing and shelter; community services and community helpers; transportation and communication; political symbols; and migration of people. Communities and Regions in Germany is an instructional package targeted at upper elementary curriculum. This instructional package, presented to students as a travelogue, stresses basic map and globe/geography skills and presents case studies of communities (cities/towns/villages) across Germany. Overview of Germany is designed for middle school classrooms. The four lessons in the package correlate to the study of world cultures (perspective taking and symbols), geography and government. The materials focus on national studies and state studies from a comparative United States/Germany approach. Germany in Europe: Enduring Issues is designed for the middle and secondary school classroom. The unit is organ- ized around three topics: Germany in the European Union (history of the EU, characteristics of member states, and EU governance), Economic Issues in Germany and the European Union (the Euro, environmental policy, standard of living), and The People of Germany and the European Union (citizenship, nationalism, immigration, and the legacy of the Holocaust). The Geography of Germany is designed for high school classrooms. The five lessons in this instructional package relate to the "Five Themes of Geography" (Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement and Region) as promoted by the National Geographic Society. The lessons are designed to support the teaching of courses in world geography and world history. Cultural Reflections: Work, Politics and Daily Life in Germany is also designed for the high school classroom. The three lessons in this instructional kit include "The German Worker," "Culture and Daily Life in Germany" and "Govern- ment in Germany." Student activities focus on comparative economic systems, worker training and apprentice- ship programs, structure of government (including case studies of the health care system and the federal budget), the role of the press in Germany, and leisure activities. Additional materials which support these instructional programs are also available: political and physical wall maps of Germany and Europe; Germany Since 1945: A Focus on Berlin video; Facts About Germany handbook; and additional resources. These materials were written by social studies educators in Georgia and printed by Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes, Bonn. Single copies at cost price are available from National Council for the Social Studies, NCSS Publications P. 0. Box 2067, Waldorf, MD 20604-2067 5 p.m. ET MF); Telefax (301) 843-0159 toll free telephone (1-800) 683-0812 (9 a.m. E-mail: [email protected] http://www.ncss.org/home/ncss American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) 112 Haddontowne Court, Suite 104, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Telephone (609) 795-5553; Telefax (609) 795-9398 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.aatg.org Free sets of materials for inservice training Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes Atlanta Colony Square/Plaza Level 7 1197 Peachtree St., NE Atlanta, GA 30361-2401 Telephone (404) Q92-2388; Telefax (404) 892-3832 E-mail: [email protected] Materials for the Social Modern Studies Classroom Germany Scope and Sequence, K-12 Materials/Title Grade Level/Course Individuals K A Kid like Me Across the Sea Families 1 Elementary Neighborhoods 2 Communities 3 States and Regional Geography Communities and Regions in Germany 4 Elementary/Middle U.S. History 5 World History 6 World Geography Overview of Germany 7 Middle State History and Government 8 9-12 U.S. Studies Citizenship Economics U.S. History American Law The Geography of Germany American Government Secondary World Studies World History World Geography Cultural Reflections International Studies/ Secondary Contemporary Affairs Comparative Government Behavioral Studies Sociology Germany in Europe: Enduring Issues Psychology Middle /Secondary Anthropology Table of Contents Lesson Title Page Culture and Perspective Taking on the Federal Republic of Germany Lesson One 1 Impressions of Germany Activity 1 Activity 2 Perspective Taking Activity 3 Cultural Attitudes of Students Activity 4 German Proverbs Activity 5 Great People of German Culture Unifying Traits in Both the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany Lesson Two 17 Locating the German States Activity 1 Activity 2 Describing the German States Activity 3 Historic Sites in Germany Activity 4 Town Names in Germany Activity 5 State Coats of Arms and Great Seals Activity 6 National Symbols German Governmental System 37 Lesson Three The Basic Law Activity 1 Preamble Activity 2 Principles of German Federal Government Activity 3 Structure and Organization of National Government Activity 4 State Government Elections Activity 5 Structure and Organization of State Government Geography of Germany Lesson Four 57 Germany's Location in Europe Activity 1 Activity 2 Geophysical Features of Europe Transportation in Germany Activity 3 Activity 4 Waterways, Highways, Railways Activity 5 Traveling Across Germany Activity 6 Establishing Sister City Relationships 9 Ll Lesson 1 Culture and Perspective Taking on the Federal Republic of Germany Lesson Objectives The student will be able to: describe impressions and opinions of Germany and Germans. use photographic and other information sources to test, verify and revise initial impressions of Germany and its people. Materials and Resources Activity 1- Impressions of Germany Worksheet 1.1 "Impressions of Germany and Germans" Teacher "Culture of the Federal Republic of Germany" Resource 1.1 Calculators, clear transparency sheets, washable markers, rulers, compasses, protractors Transparency 1 "The Federal Republic of Germany" Transparency 2 "Culture" Activity 2 - Perspective Taking Transparency 3A "Statue of Liberty" Transparency 3B "Brandenburg Gate" Handout 1.1 "German National Character" Activity 3 Cultural Attitudes of Students Worksheet 1.2 "Comparative Student Survey: United States" Handout 1.2 "Survey Responses from German Students" Activity 4 - German Proverbs Worksheet 1.3 "Proverbs" Activity 5 - Great People of German Culture Handout 1.3 "Great People of German Culture" Worksheet 1.4 "The Land of Poets and Thinkers" 0