WRD: Introduction
Wohin reist du?
The purpose of this unit is to familiarize you with the German terms for different types of geographical features. In addition, you will learn how to identify the various countries of Europe in German as well as the major geographical features of Germany and Europe. You will learn about the importance of NATO and the EU and the role that Germany plays in each. You will become familiar with the conjugations and use of the German verbs fahren, fliegen and möchten. You will be able to relate which countries you would like to visit and be able to give a reason why you would like to visit them. Finally, you will learn the political geography of Germany by expanding your knowledge of the various German states and their capitols.
Essential Questions:
- How do I describe various landscapes in German?
- How do I relate where I am travelling to in German?
- How do I conjugate the verbs 'fahren' and 'fliegen' and what do they mean?
- What are the German names for the various countries of Europe?
- How do I describe what countries I would like to visit and why?
- How do I conjugate the verb 'möchten'?
- What are the major geographical features of Germany?
- How many states does Germany have and what are their capitals?
- What is the European Union? What is the EU's purpose and what countries are included in it?
- What is the NATO alliance? What is NATO's purpose and what countries are included in it?
Key Terms
Your key terms for this module will appear in the content pages that follow. Be sure to ask your instructor if you have any questions.
German II Standards
- German II Standards - WRD Links to an external site.
- National Technology Net Standards Links to an external site.
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