Table of Contents

	Introducing Germany Why study Germany? Conversation Notes
Topic 1	Physical Geography of Germany
	Lesson 1	What is Germany’s location in Europe?
	Lesson 2	What are the geographical features of Europe?
	Lesson 3	What are some unique characteristics of the German states?
	Lesson 4	What are the “major” means of transportation in Germany?
	Lesson 5	What did I see when I visited Germany?
	Lesson 6	How do the regions and cities of Germany compare?
Topic 2	Cultural Geography of Germany
	Lesson 1	What are your impressions of Germany?
	Lesson 2	How do people of different nationalities perceive Germany?
	Lesson 3	What are some German proverbs?
	Lesson 4	Who are some great people of German culture?
Topic 3	History of Germany
	Lesson 1	What are some historic sites in Germany?
	Lesson 2	What is the historical significance of the Brandenburg Gate?
	Lesson 3	Why did Germans immigrate to the United States?
Topic 4	Political System of Germany
	Lesson 1	What is the basic law of Germany?
	Lesson 2	What are the four basic principles of German Federal Government?
	Lesson 3	Structure and organization of Germany’s national government
	Lesson 4	How are state government elections organized in Germany?
	Lesson 5	What is the structure and organization of State Governments in Germany?
	Lesson 6	What are some siginificant elements of German Land Coats of Arms and Great Seals of the U.S. States?
	Lesson 7	What are some of the symbols of Germany and the U.S.?
Topic 5	Economic System of Germany
	Lesson 1	How do Germans use their land to protect goods for domestic and international commerce?
	Lesson 2	What are some of the major industries in Germany?
	Lesson 3	What are the causes and effects of acid rain and pollution?
	Lesson 4	How do environmental issues affect political decision making and employment?
Sources	Included in this material package of edition 2005: one CD-Rom (Diary of my Travels through Germany) and 33 transparencies.