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The Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) offers free instructional resources focused on contemporary Germany for K–12 social studies and STEM educators. Our inquiry-based, standards-aligned lessons – written by teachers, for teachers - are ready to use and designed to engage students with real-world, global topics that connect to your existing curriculum.

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Germany's Electoral System

Number of downloads:101
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Auto Manufacturing in the 21st Century

Number of downloads:306
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Sustainability in the Auto Industry

Number of downloads:84
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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The Holocaust & Jewish Identity

Number of downloads:283
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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"Green" Architecture: Redesigning Buildings in our Community

Number of downloads:846
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Playgrounds & Sustainability

Number of downloads:94
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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City Layouts & Sustainability

Number of downloads:441
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Comparing "Green" Cities

Number of downloads:587
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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American and German Political Systems

Number of downloads:83
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Turning a Good Idea into Action

Number of downloads:95
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Find the perfect lesson for your classroom!Explore Contemporary Germany

Expand your classroom horizons with TOP’s collection of dynamic lessons: these standards-aligned, inquiry-based resources seamlessly integrate with your current social studies or STEM curriculum, using real-world examples from contemporary Germany to ignite students’ curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of global perspectives.

Germany's Electoral System

Number of downloads:101
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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- en

Teaching Material

Auto Manufacturing in the 21st Century

Number of downloads:306
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
- de
- en

Teaching Material

Sustainability in the Auto Industry

Number of downloads:84
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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- en

Teaching Material

The Holocaust & Jewish Identity

Number of downloads:283
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
- de
- en

Teaching Material

"Green" Architecture: Redesigning Buildings in our Community

Number of downloads:846
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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- en

Teaching Material

Playgrounds & Sustainability

Number of downloads:94
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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- en

Teaching Material

City Layouts & Sustainability

Number of downloads:441
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Teaching Material

Comparing "Green" Cities

Number of downloads:587
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Teaching Material

American and German Political Systems

Number of downloads:83
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Teaching Material

Turning a Good Idea into Action

Number of downloads:95
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Music and Identity

Number of downloads:266
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Migration and German Identity

Number of downloads:268
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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The Impact of the Cold War

Number of downloads:579
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Germany's Multi-Party System

Number of downloads:507
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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NATO: Changing Global Security Paradigm

Number of downloads:1491
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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The Power of Sister Cities

Number of downloads:2343
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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A Hands-on look into Civic Engagement in the US and Germany

Number of downloads:256
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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A Hands-on look into Civic Engagement in the US and Germany

German and US Trade: Foreign Direct Investment

Number of downloads:1337
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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German and US Trade: Foreign Direct Investment

NATO Alliance: US and Germany

Number of downloads:893
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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German Roots, American Change: How Culture Travels

Number of downloads:2687
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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German Roots, American Change: How Culture Travels

Breaking Barriers: Germany's Women Leading the Game at Euro 2025

Number of downloads:2249
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Breaking Barriers: Germany's Women Leading the Game at Euro 2025

Machines that Think: Advanced Manufacturing in Germany

Number of downloads:1906
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Machines that Think: Advanced Manufacturing in Germany

Sneaker Wars: Exploring German Innovation

Number of downloads:2693
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Sneaker Wars: Exploring German Innovation

Germany's Energy Transition and Climate Change Solutions

Number of downloads:937
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Germany's Energy Transition and Climate Change Solutions

NATO: Founding Fear and Modern Parallels

Number of downloads:2587
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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NATO: Founding Fear and Modern Parallels

From the Berlin Wall to Cyber Walls

Number of downloads:3380
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Pirates and Punks

Number of downloads:3200
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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The Berlin Airlift and the Cold War

Number of downloads:505
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Learning from History

Number of downloads:2541
Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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Exploring Climate Change in Bremerhaven

Teaching material is available in the following languages German, English
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