Resources

ALL LINKS USED IN RESEARCH SO FAR

[] German ethnic groups are defined

[] Information about Germany's technological capabilites in economics and for employment

[] CBL project collaboration website used as an example

[] various German cultural aspects including food and film

[] German influences in all German speaking areas of Europe helps define the culture

[] personal perspective of German after WWII

[] Apple's defining CBL with resources to help us on this project

[|http://faculty.ed.umuc.edu/~wmood/Hist441/] College courses webpage for Germany in the 20th Century

[] German historic timeline

[] German historic timeline

[] German history explained in a summary format

[] Info on the Berlin Wall with links to other sites

[] Basic cultural definitions - non-specific to any one culture

YouTube - ‪Weimar Bonn Berlin: Milestones in German History IV‬‎. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDuw36rL0Ak

YouTube - Weimar Bonn Berlin: Milestones in German History III. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGHeMD6Elj8&NR=1

YouTube - ‪Weimar Bonn Berlin: Milestones in German History II‬‎. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB9FJCpukXs&NR=1

YouTube - ‪Weimar Bonn Berlin: Milestones in German History I‬‎. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gWhPCQA7Q8

YouTube - ‪The Truth About Germany: Multiculturalism‬‎. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPd6CP8EmQQ

YouTube - Stereotypes on German People. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXhvdHrC1RM

YouTube - People & Politics | The Student Movement. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNpc14BGXuI

YouTube - ‪People & Politics | 60 years of German-American relations‬‎. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2MxV3Qy1T8

YouTube - Germany's guest workers mark 20 years - 08 Nov 09. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZumX9rFFWI

YouTube - German Fest of 20 Years of Unity in Berlin - Paul van Dyk and Fireworks. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROU4mSlP_O0&

YouTube - Clash of civilizations in the classroom - German pupils in the minority - 4 of 5. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M7uaXf4XTU

YouTube - Berlin -- The New Capital of Unified Germany. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GCrPNW7AAg

YouTube - Aftermath -- Germany Risen from ruins. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsIhZ9hZVQU

YouTube - A new German home for Russian Jews | Video of the day. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy6gdCbEtR0

Lou Reda Productions. (2008). Xenophobic Reactions in Germany [Video Segment]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

 Bibliography **Research for development of our Challenge Based Learning Project** Ethnic groups - Germany. (n.d.). //Encyclopedia of the Nations - Information about countries of the world, United Nations, and World Leaders// . Retrieved July 22, 2010, from http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/Germany-ETHNIC-GROUPS.html Facts about Germany: Technology leader in many sectors. (n.d.). //Facts about Germany: Home// . Retrieved July 22, 2010, from http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/economy/main-content-06/technology-leader-in-many-sectors.html The Great War:. (n.d.). //Angel LMS// . Retrieved July 14, 2010, from <span style="color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">[|__http://www5.mgsd.k12.nc.us/staffsites/worldwarone__] <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Broomby, Rob. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">//Germany's guest workers mark 40 years, 2001.// <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Retrieved July 15, 2010, from <span style="color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">[|__http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/167912.stm__] <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">This article by Rob Broomby was written in 2001. Although it is not a recent article, it does offer insight into the life of the Turkish immigrants in Germany. This article specifically focuses on one Turk who came to Germany during the 1960s when Germany was seeking workers to recover their nation. The story explains the history of Turkish people in Germany and the dilemmas many still face. This site also has links to additional stories that will help the reader gain a greater understanding of the article and relevant issues. <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">[|__http://www.germanculture.com.ua__] <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">This site offers a variety of information regarding German culture ranging from history, to recipes, to education and food and clothing trends. Each section offers several links to additional resources. These links include additional facts, historical background, articles, and even shopping resources wherever applicable. Some links are in English, and some are in German, allowing a variety of levels to participate. Not all links are educational, however, so some care must be taken to be selective. <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">[|__http://german-way.com/__] <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">This website is similar to the site above, in that it also offers a variety of information regarding Germany and its culture. This site gears more to the tourist as it offers a number of informational facts, city guides, even links to learning German. There is also a site map which offers a variety of links to issues of interest, that offer an insight into the German culture. <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;"> Geyer, Christina. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">//Germany after WWII, A Personal Experience, 2009,// <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Retrieved on July 15, 2010. <span style="color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">[|__http://www.amiexpat.com/2009/01/09/germany-after-wwii-a-personal-per__] <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">This is a blog written by Christina Geyer, in 2009. Although this is not a factual account, it is a personal account of her husband’s life in post-war Germany. Historical accounts give the reader facts, dates, names, the political mood, as well as other pertinent information to help us understand the events that shaped history. Personal accounts such as this post, offers us an insight into the every day lives, and thoughts of those people who lived during that timeframe. As such, this is an invaluable perspective to read. Furthermore, there are a number of comments that follow the article, that offer additional understanding of a group of people. <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Johnson, Laurence F.; Smith, Rachel S.; Smythe, J. Troy; Varon, Rachel K. (2009). <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">//Challenge-Based Learning: An Approach for Our Time. Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium.// <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium. Retrieved July 14, 2010, from <span style="color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">[|__http://www.nmc.org/pdf/Challenge-Based-Learning.pdf__] <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Weimar Bonn Berlin: Milestones in German History IV. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDuw36rL0Ak <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Weimar Bonn Berlin: Milestones in German History III. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGHeMD6Elj8&NR=1 <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Weimar Bonn Berlin: Milestones in German History II. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB9FJCpukXs&NR=1 <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Weimar Bonn Berlin: Milestones in German History I. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gWhPCQA7Q8 <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - The Truth About Germany: Multiculturalism. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPd6CP8EmQQ <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Stereotypes on German People. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXhvdHrC1RM <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - People & Politics | The Student Movement. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNpc14BGXuI <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - People & Politics | 60 years of German-American relations. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2MxV3Qy1T8 <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Germany's guest workers mark 20 years - 08 Nov 09. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZumX9rFFWI <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - German Fest of 20 Years of Unity in Berlin - Paul van Dyk and Fireworks. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROU4mSlP_O0& <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Clash of civilizations in the classroom - German pupils in the minority - 4 of 5. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M7uaXf4XTU <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Berlin -- The New Capital of Unified Germany. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GCrPNW7AAg <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - Aftermath -- Germany Risen from ruins. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsIhZ9hZVQU <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">YouTube - A new German home for Russian Jews | Video of the day. (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 4, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy6gdCbEtR0 <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Lou Reda Productions. (2008). <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Xenophobic Reactions in Germany [Video Segment]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com