Classroom Materials
Finally it is summer: The suitcases are almost packed, the summer holidays are just around the corner! Where are you going this year? Summer is the main travel season for most people: Off to exotic locations, get on a plane…
An egg in an egg? Only an april fools joke? No, they really exist! But only very seldomly. The probability of finding such an egg is 1: 100.000.000! An egg in an egg. This means that after opening an egg,…
New year, new luck! Why not start it by implementing some of those new years resolutions? How about a romantic profession of love to your sweetheart, for example? Is there anything more romantic than professions of eternal love to your…
‘That is thirtynine dollars and ninetyseven cents, please!‘ Oh dear, why always such an odd amount of money? And what should I then do with the 3 cents left? A typical situation at the checkouts at German supermarkets: You get…
This task lets students study and learn about water and water shortages to answer the question “Can water shortages in Europe (and elsewhere) be prevented?”. Students will complete various activities in math and science, applying knowledge from both areas. The…
Swimming water quality is checked annually using standard EU guidelines. In this unit, students will explore these guidelines, assess local water quality, and use biology, chemistry, and math to provide advice to the local tourist office based on their findings….
This task lets students explore the importance of using solar energy in transportation using math, science, and technology, applying knowledge from all three areas. Building on existing understanding and working on interdisciplinary activities, students will design, build and operate a…
In Germany and many other European countries, traditional light bulbs were being phased out. From 2009 to 2012, they gradually disappeared from stores, starting with the most powerful ones. This task helps students learn why the EU made this change,…
The lesson unit ‘Food’ explores energy flow in the human body. Students will study the food they eat, the energy used in daily activities and exercise, and the nutrients’ contributions to energy. They will also consider how to eat a…
