Explore Germany

Bring global learning to your classroom with an engaging research project about Germany!

Students will step into the shoes of explorers as they dive into Germany’s rich geography and vibrant culture. Using a variety of resources, including our free, kid-friendly website Globe Trottin’ Kids, students will gather information and create a meaningful final project.

What’s Included:

Student Draft Book: Step-by-step guidance with graphic organizers for note-taking and an answer guide for teachers.

Presentation Templates: Tools to help students design interactive notebooks, posters, or display boards.

Choice Board: Inspiring extension activities like preparing a traditional dish or sharing a folktale.

4-Point Rubric: Clear assessment criteria for students and teachers.

Globe Trottin’ Kids Passport & Germany “Stamp”: Expand students’ knowledge of the world with opportunities to earn more stamps and become global citizens!

graphic organizers for Germany research project note-taking

choice, board, passport, rubric, answer guide for Germany research project

Topics and Activities:

Geography: Locate Germany on world and continent maps; create a compass rose, design a map key, and label key landmarks on a country map
Quick Facts: Record Germany’s population, climate, currency, and more.
Flag: Color Germany’s flag and explain the symbolism behind its design.
Languages: Learn common German words and phrases.
Food: Create a daily menu featuring traditional dishes.
Clothing: Design paper or fabric models of traditional German clothing.
Sports: Explore popular sports and recreational activities.
Animals: Classify animals found in Germany by group and create a display.
Influential People: Sketch a portrait and write about famous German figures.
Holidays & Celebrations: Make “Save the Date” cards for key holidays using the 4Ws (what, when, where, why) and 1H (how).