Germany

The following sites contain interesting general information.

http://www.germany-tourism.de
- general information about visiting Germany

http://www.berlin-tourism.de/english/
- information about Germany's capital city

http://www.the-voyage.com/e/
- information about Germany and youth exchange programmes

http://www.multimap.com
- Detailed maps of Europe, including Germany

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/germany
- essential German facts and information

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Questions before watching the programme:
How many things can the children think of that are "typically German"?

Questions during viewing:
What do the people from other countries think of German people?
Are they right?
Is Germany an old-fashioned or a modern country?

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After watching the programme:

STUDENT WORKSHEET

The pupils can answer some of the questions after watching the TV programme, while others need to be researched using an atlas, encyclopædia, text book, the 'We are from' website or other internet sites. Some questions can be filled in on the worksheet, but most will require a separate answer sheet.

Answers to the assignments

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Capital:	Berlin
Population:	82,000,000
Area:	356,866 sq km
People per sq km:	230
Language:	German
Currency:	Euro

Answers to viewing questions

1. Instead of watching TV, the children in the programme like the outdoor life and the mountains. They ski, ride their bikes, climb and play football.
   
   
2. Berlin is a rapidly developing city. In the programme the narrator mentions that many new buildings are being constructed - blocks of flats, office blocks and shopping malls.
   
   
3. Most people in Prerow know how to sail because it is a fishing village, and most families used to fish for a living.
   

Answers to optional assignments

1. Opinion question.
   
   
2. In the past, before European countries had learned to get on with one another, having so many borders could be a disadvantage. Over the centuries Germany has been involved in many disputes with other countries over the ownership of land. Today, having so many borders and neighbours is an advantage. The influences of its many neighbouring countries make Germany a very diverse place. It is also easy to travel to other countries and experience different cultures.
   
   
3. Opinion question, although pupils should be aware of the benefits of being properly trained in a job. Not everyone wants to follow an academic education, and the ability to specialise in a particular trade or job can be an advantage later in life.
   
   
4. Opinion question.

Internet Assignment

The first German Nature Park was built in 1921, and there are now more than 80. They are important places because they have a wide range of flora and fauna, contain beautiful landscapes and are an ideal place for relaxation.