1. Germany

2. Federal Republic of Germany
Largest country in the European Union
Population: 82 Million
Capital: Berlin
Federal Democratic Republic Government
Currency: Euro
National Anthem: Deutschlandlied

3. Religion Christianity accounts for 67% of the population
34% Roman Catholic
33% Protestant
Islam follows with 5%
Third largest Jewish population in Europe

4. Holidays and Observances
Oktoberfest- 2 week celebration late Sept. to 1st Sunday in Oct.
National Day of Mourning- 2 weeks before Advent, remembrance of Nazi victims and war casualties
German Unity Day- Oct. 3, reunification of East and West in 1990, German 4th of July
Only federal & national holiday in Germany

5. Family Structure Patriarchal
90 percent of the population the family comes first in their list of personal priorities
One and Two child families most prevalent

6. Traditional Outfits Women: Dirndl Dress, Blouse, Apron
Men: Lederhosen,
Suspenders, Vests

7. Spargel (white Asparagus)
Food Fare
Wurst (sausage)
Wiener Schnitzel
Pretzels
Potato Pancakes
Spargel (white Asparagus)
Spätzle (noodles)
Bier (Beer)

8. Fun Facts Work Week is Monday-Saturday
More football clubs in Germany than anywhere else in the world
Count with thumb first
Oktoberfest is the biggest beer festival in the world
Germany’s Autobahn has sections with no speed limit
Over half of Germans are fluent in English

9. German Language Sampling
Guten Tag
Guten Morgen
Guten Nacht
Bitte
Danke
Sprechen sie Deutsche?
Auf Wiedersehen
Good Day / Hello
Good Morning
Good Night
Please
Thank you
Do you speak German?
Goodbye
Children’s Counting Song

10. German School System Kindergarten Grandschule Hauptschule Realschule
Gymnasium
University

12. Teaching Strategies Field Independent Learning Hands-on learning
Problem solving/Real world situations

13. Implications for the Mainstream Teacher
Not enough parent involvement
Cooperative Learning groups
Improper English

14. Parent Involvement and Communitcation
Have an open house
Invite parents in for culture week
Translate notes, memos, and newsletters
Family Oriented
Do not ask for a home visit
Take interest and be respectful

15. Hansel and Gretel Introduce German culture through a German fairy tale
Build Gingerbread houses