Germany Research Project

Students are the explorers in this country research project.*

Using books and websites, including our own kid-friendly country profile page, students investigate the geography and culture of Germany.

The Germany Research Project includes

• A Draft Book for guiding young explorers through the research process – providing step-by-step directions and graphic organizers to record information about a variety of topics. (See below)
• Project Templates that offer students a fun and creative way to share their discoveries through a final product (interactive notebook, poster, etc.).
• A Choice Menu Board with additional activities to choose from – such as preparing a dish and reading a folktale.
• A 4-Point Rubric for the students to review their final product before sharing it and for the teachers to assess the final product after the student shares it.
• An Answer Guide that provides possible answers for the Draft Book.
• A Globe Trottin’ Kids Passport & a Germany “stamp”

Geography

• Draft Book: identify the country’s location on a world map and continent map; complete a compass rose, country map, and map key
• Templates: maps

Quick Facts

• Draft Book: record information about the country’s population, area, climate, products, and currency
• Template: interactive wheel

Flag

• Draft Book: color the country’s flag and describe the meaning of its color(s) and symbol(s)
• Template: country flag

Language(s)

• Draft Book: learn common words and phrases in the country’s official language
• Template: vocabulary flaps

Food

• Draft Book: choose dishes to create a menu for a day
• Template: menu

Clothing

• Draft Book: record traditional clothing for males and females
• Template: paper dolls

Sports

• Draft Book: list popular sports and activities
• Template: soccer ball

Animals

• Draft Book: identify and classify by species
• Template: pocket and example strips

Influential People

• Draft Book: describe the important contributions of individuals
• Template: picture frames

Holidays & Celebrations

• Draft Book: complete a 4 Ws (what, when, where, why) and 1 H (how) chart
• Template: Save the Date cards

Globe Trottin’ Kids country research projects can be completed as a class, in cooperative learning groups, or as an independent learning center.

• Develop geographical and cultural awareness.
• Build cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
• Encourage further investigation of global topics.

• Introduce beginning research skills through a guided process.
• Inspire creativity with an engaging personalized project.
• Practice communication skills with a presentation of their final product.

* This product does not include information about the country. The student gathers the information through investigation.