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German Level 2, Activity 12: Leben in Deutschland / Living in Germany (Face to Face)

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Students learn the differences between living in the U.S. and living in Germany.  Students will view photos of German apartments and compare them to  houses and apartments in the United States. Then students will design their own Airbnb using photos and filling out the attached information sheet, they will share their Airbnb to the group.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Shawn Moak, Emma Eason, Reagan Solomon, Mimi Fahnstrom, Shelby Cole, Brenna McNeil, Amber Hoye

Dia de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead

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El Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration, it is a day to celebrate, remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who have died. There is one day dedicated to the children who have died and one day dedicated to adults. This lesson is designed for Spanish classes in Middle School to learn about the customs and traditions of Meso-American people.Each student does research at stations to find answers to questions that give the students an overview of Day of the Dead traditions. After the research is completed each sttudent has the opportunity to complete crafts that are centered around the two-day celebration. Customarily, the Spanish teacher will then display the craft products in the classroom since the lesson is usualy conducted around Dia de los Muertos.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Authors: Chad Kroll, Lisa Banton