Discovering Germany: Unusual Geography Facts

• Geography
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Discovering Germany: Unusual Geography Facts

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have learned some unusual geography facts about Germany.

What do you already know about the geography of Germany?

Who are Germany's near neighbours?

Introduction to Germany

Germany is a country located in Central Europe. It is known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture.

Unusual Fact #1

Germany has over 300 kinds of bread, making it a bread lover's paradise!

Unusual Fact #2

Germany is home to the world's largest cuckoo clock, located in the town of Schonach.

Unusual Fact #3

Germany has more than 150 castles, offering a glimpse into its medieval past.

Unusual Fact #4

Germany is home to the world's largest indoor water park, Tropical Islands Resort.

Would you like to visit Tropical Islands Resort?

Yes

No

Unusual Fact #5

Germany has around 40,000 kilometers of well-maintained cycling paths.

Quiz time!

How long are Germany's cycling paths?

1. Around 40,000 kilometers
2. Around 10,000 kilometers
3. Over 100,000 kilometers
4. Less than 1,000 kilometers

Where can you find the world's largest indoor water park?

1. United States
2. Tropical Islands Resort
3. Germany
4. France

What can you find in Germany's castles?

1. Wildlife reserves
2. Historical artifacts
3. Glimpse into its medieval past
4. Modern art exhibitions

How many kinds of bread does Germany have?

1. More than 150
2. Over 1000
3. Over 300
4. Around 50

What is Germany known for?

1. Famous for cheese
2. Rich history
3. Diverse landscapes
4. Vibrant culture

Interactive Element - True or False

True or False: Germany is the largest country in Europe.

What are the five largest countries in Europe?

Unusual Fact #6

Germany is home to the world's oldest brewery, Weihenstephan Brewery.

Bavaria

German beer

Unusual Fact #7

Germany has a cheese called 'Handkäse' that is traditionally eaten with your hands.

What other food comes from Germany?

What do you remember from the last lesson about Germany?

Churros

"The churros were tasty. They were fatty and filling, but I still liked them."

Steak

"The steak was very, very, very delicious! I liked it so much. It was grilled in plain sight on a large grill. The steak was juicy, full of flavour and filling."

German Cucumber Salad

Traditional clothing

Oktoberfest

Interactive Element - Identify the Landmark

Can you identify this famous German landmark?

Can you identify this famous German landmark?

Brandenburg Gate

Where is it?

Unusual Fact #8

Germany is home to the Black Forest, known for its picturesque landscapes and delicious Black Forest cake.

Black Forest

Where is it?

Unusual Fact 9

Germany has the largest zoo in the world, Tierpark Berlin.

Quiz time!

Which country is home to the largest zoo in the world?

1. Australia
2. China
3. United States
4. Germany

What is Germany famous for, known for its picturesque landscapes and delicious cake?

1. Great Barrier Reef
2. Black Forest
3. Amazon Rainforest
4. Rocky Mountains

What is the name of the cheese traditionally eaten with hands in Germany?

1. Handkäse
2. Cheddar
3. Brie
4. Gouda

Which country is home to the world's oldest brewery?

1. Germany
2. Spain
3. France
4. Italy

Recap and Conclusion

Today, we explored some unusual geography facts about Germany. Remember to appreciate the diverse and fascinating aspects of different countries!

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.

Homework

Word Search

How many can you find?

Learn some German

https://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/

Gingerbread House

https://www.theomaway.com/baking/traditional-german-gingerbread-house/