Considering using Robert Cormier's young adult novel, Tunes for Bears to Dance to for book circles or as a whole-class anchor text? Check out this overview of the key concepts and issues raised by the novel.

Young writers complete a timed persuasive writing assignment in which they argue for a club they would like to see established at school, and are then provided with real student samples of responses. 

This site from the Library of Congress provides a good overview of events relating to German immigrants provided in a timeline from 1608 to 1990.

This resource provides detailed information about German Shepherds, in addition to links about other breeds of dogs.

Brief biographical profiles of famous Germans recognized worldwide in the arts, military, movies, politics, sciences, and sports.

A dictionary of Low German, a language used by the Mennonites.

Wikipedia, a free and open-source encyclopedia, explores the life of Wilhelm II of Prussia and Germany, the German Kaiser during World War I.

Annotated links to Poland-related information provides extensive information through articles, websites and reference pages on the German invasion of Poland and occupation during WWII.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Germans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of German Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

An online easy to use German picture dictionary. Selections can be made by typing in the word you wish to look up or you can choose a category.

This site explains what brought various German religious groups to America.

Learn about the culture of the German people living in Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the German Pinscher.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the German Shepherd.

The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the German Wirehaired Pointer. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.

The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the German Shorthaired Pointer. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.

The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the German Pinscher. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.

Read about the agreement between the Germans and Soviets that contained a secret section that provided for the partition of Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe between the two countries. Includes photographs, a map, and archival...

Learn about the culture of the Siberian German people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Two Christmas carols are taught in this lesson plan, Silent Night and O Tannenbaum. Students will learn the carols in German and English. They will also learn the background and history of each of these well known carols.

An account of the German air raid on Bari, Dec. 1943, an Italian seaport which happened to have an American transport ship which was carrying Mustard Gas present. The bombing attack was very successful and many people were killed by the...

German settlers first came to what is now North Carolina as part of the second expedition sent to the Roanoke area by Sir Walter Raleigh in the 1580s. The largest influx of German people to North Carolina, however, occurred in the...

This German to English dictionary allows users to search by keywords. Includes audio for pronunciation. Uses popups.