Das Wetter
Remember learning about weather in your science class in middle school? Let's see what you remember.
Make a table with two columns. In the left column write an aspect of weather, in the right column write how it is measured (instruments, formulas, etc.)
Example: temperature - thermometer (degrees, Fahrenheit)
List at least three aspects of weather other than temperature.
Thoughts for the day as you learn more about weather in Germany:
1. How would your newly gained knowledge impact your preparations for a trip to Germany? Year round? Seasonally?
2. What do architects in Germany need to consider regarding local climate conditions?
Take notes and discuss at the end of the unit.
Watch the PowerPoint presentation on the weather.
Demonstrate you new knowledge by filling out the worksheet and doing the puzzle
You can practice your new knowledge with a memory game.
You can play a domino game. Both games can be printed. You can laminate them.
Study the instruments that measure weather. Do you recognize them from science class?
The German text is difficult, but try to recognize ten new words from the context. Work with a partner, 10 new words per team.
Let spelling (Germans capitalize nouns), grammar (analyze compound words), syntax (where is the verb typically?), cognates (words that are the same or similar in your language), and your knowledge of science help you.
After you guess the words, check your guesses with the dictionary. Correct as necessary.
Extra credit: Wie ist das Wetter? Look at the six pictures below (read from left to right in rows). E-mail your teacher the answers.
Make a table with two columns. In the left column write an aspect of weather, in the right column write how it is measured (instruments, formulas, etc.)
Example: temperature - thermometer (degrees, Fahrenheit)
List at least three aspects of weather other than temperature.
Thoughts for the day as you learn more about weather in Germany:
1. How would your newly gained knowledge impact your preparations for a trip to Germany? Year round? Seasonally?
2. What do architects in Germany need to consider regarding local climate conditions?
Take notes and discuss at the end of the unit.
Watch the PowerPoint presentation on the weather.
Demonstrate you new knowledge by filling out the worksheet and doing the puzzle
You can practice your new knowledge with a memory game.
You can play a domino game. Both games can be printed. You can laminate them.
Study the instruments that measure weather. Do you recognize them from science class?
The German text is difficult, but try to recognize ten new words from the context. Work with a partner, 10 new words per team.
Let spelling (Germans capitalize nouns), grammar (analyze compound words), syntax (where is the verb typically?), cognates (words that are the same or similar in your language), and your knowledge of science help you.
After you guess the words, check your guesses with the dictionary. Correct as necessary.
Extra credit: Wie ist das Wetter? Look at the six pictures below (read from left to right in rows). E-mail your teacher the answers.
The climate in Germany
Germany lies in the moderate western wind zone between the Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Europe's continental climate. The temperature does not show extreme variations between the seasons. Precipitation occurs during all seasons.
In winter, the temperature varies between 1.5⁰C and -6⁰C. In summer, the average temperature is 18⁰C and 20⁰C in the protected valleys of the south. The Rhine valley with its mild climate is an exception, so is Upper Bavaria with the warm southern alpine Föhn wind.
The Harz mountain area with its rough winds, cool summers and snow filled winters constitutes its own climate zone.
1. Print the Germany map. Title the page: "Klimazonen". Color the Harz mountains blue (for "cold"), the Rhine valley and Upper Bavaria orange (to indicate "warm"). Color the rest of the country green (for "normal"). Put a color code at the bottom of the page - in German. Use the Germany map in your textbook as a resource. Answer Questions 2 and 3 on the back of your map.
2. Using the information in the above paragraph and your knowledge from science, explain the warmer than usual climate in Upper Bavaria and the Rhine valley. Which area in Germany is unusually cold?
3. Convert the temperature mentioned in the paragraph into Fahrenheit. Write a short paragraph in English about how the temperature range compares to the area you live in. Is the temperature range in Germany wider or narrower? Are the summers warmer or colder? What about the winters? use the formulas below or the conversion table as a resource.
The Metric System
Europe, as most of the world, uses Celsius instead of Fahrenheit. Water freezes at 0⁰C and boils at 100⁰C.
To convert Celsius into Fahrenheit: Divide by 5, multiply by 9, add 32 Example: 15⁰C / 5 x 9 + 32 = 59⁰F
To convert Fahrenheit into Celsius: Subtract 32, divide by 9, multiply by 5 Example: 85⁰F - 32 / 9 x 5 = 29⁰C
You can also access a conversion table.
Germany lies in the moderate western wind zone between the Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Europe's continental climate. The temperature does not show extreme variations between the seasons. Precipitation occurs during all seasons.
In winter, the temperature varies between 1.5⁰C and -6⁰C. In summer, the average temperature is 18⁰C and 20⁰C in the protected valleys of the south. The Rhine valley with its mild climate is an exception, so is Upper Bavaria with the warm southern alpine Föhn wind.
The Harz mountain area with its rough winds, cool summers and snow filled winters constitutes its own climate zone.
1. Print the Germany map. Title the page: "Klimazonen". Color the Harz mountains blue (for "cold"), the Rhine valley and Upper Bavaria orange (to indicate "warm"). Color the rest of the country green (for "normal"). Put a color code at the bottom of the page - in German. Use the Germany map in your textbook as a resource. Answer Questions 2 and 3 on the back of your map.
2. Using the information in the above paragraph and your knowledge from science, explain the warmer than usual climate in Upper Bavaria and the Rhine valley. Which area in Germany is unusually cold?
3. Convert the temperature mentioned in the paragraph into Fahrenheit. Write a short paragraph in English about how the temperature range compares to the area you live in. Is the temperature range in Germany wider or narrower? Are the summers warmer or colder? What about the winters? use the formulas below or the conversion table as a resource.
The Metric System
Europe, as most of the world, uses Celsius instead of Fahrenheit. Water freezes at 0⁰C and boils at 100⁰C.
To convert Celsius into Fahrenheit: Divide by 5, multiply by 9, add 32 Example: 15⁰C / 5 x 9 + 32 = 59⁰F
To convert Fahrenheit into Celsius: Subtract 32, divide by 9, multiply by 5 Example: 85⁰F - 32 / 9 x 5 = 29⁰C
You can also access a conversion table.
Klimagraph Berlin - Deutschland
Germany Climate graph contributed by climatetemp.info
Interpretiere den Klimagraphen von Berlin
1. Wann ist Berlin am heiβesten? Vergleiche mit Washington, D.C.
2. Wann ist es am kältesten? Vergleiche mit Washington, D.C.
3. In welchen Monaten ist die Chance für Frost über 50%? Vergleiche mit Washington, D.C.
4. Wie viele Tage Regen hat Berlin im Oktober? Vergleiche mit Washington, D.C.
5. Wie viele Stunden Sonnenlicht gibt es im September? Vergleiche mit Washington, D.C.
6. Wie sind die Höchst- und Niedrigsttemperaturen im Januar? Vergleiche mit Washington, D.C.
7. Wie sind die Höchst- und Niedrigsttemperaturen im Juli? Vergleiche mit Washington, D.C.
8. Wie ist die relative Luftfeuchtigkeit im August? Vergleiche mit Washington, D.C.
9. Bestimme (determine) die Längen- und Breitengrade der beiden Städte.
10. Wie kann man die Unterschiede im Klima erklären?
Klimagraph Washington, D.C.
USA Climate graph contributed by climatetemp.info
Du bist dran
Write a weather report!
Download the weather worksheet.
Access the German website: www.wetter. de
Access the American website: www.weather.com
Follow the instructions on your worksheet to complete the assignment.
Discuss thoughts for the day with your class. Take notes.
Don't forget to answer the questions from the beginning of the unit. You should now have all the information you need.
Download the weather worksheet.
Access the German website: www.wetter. de
Access the American website: www.weather.com
Follow the instructions on your worksheet to complete the assignment.
Discuss thoughts for the day with your class. Take notes.
Don't forget to answer the questions from the beginning of the unit. You should now have all the information you need.