German Lesson Plans

Learners explore world geography by completing foreign language art projects. In this German language lesson, students identify Germany and the language that is spoken in the country. Learners view images of objects and pronounce them in German before painting a self portrait, labeling their face in German.

In this German language lesson, 3rd graders use their love of animals to enrich their developing skill with the German language. They participate in a sorting activity, also using their German skills, to sort animals into mammal/non mammal groups. Students complete the unit by completing an animal mobile.

Students view a PowerPoint presentation introducing beginning German Language Acquisition students to words that name parts of a family. They complete a worksheet with their newly acquired vocabulary, and participate in a class discussion.

Students comprehend a radio play in audio format and follow the written format. They use the target language for discussion of text. They locate, identify and/or describe various cities and landmarks in Germany.

Fifth graders explore the German language. They discuss the similarities between German and English. They speak several German words. Students identify the German words for common English words.

Learners engage in an activity in order to study the German language. They focus on simple phrases and counting. Students review the phrases and numbers at least three to four times.

Students create lesson plans for their foreign language classroom using the internet. They develop scenarios that will enable their students to become involved with the lesson such as to make a travel brochure.

Students explore German vocabulary words associated with food and cooking. Individually, students locate German recipes and then prepare authentic German food to share with the class. They share recipes and compile a German cookbook.

Students participate in review stations for German language assessments.

Students practice German language skills by simulating telephone conversations. Students use proper telephone etiquette while using common conversational phrases, and compare arrangement of German telephone numbers with those used in United States.