https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f By Madison and Daniel en-us 2018-04-30 02:44:44 UTC 2025-11-09 19:21:17 UTC hello@padlet.com mh3492 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256739755 Students in Germany attend elementary school (Grundschule) from 1st through 4th grade. After 4th grade the students are "separated according to academic ability and the wishes of the parents" into different school systems.]]> 2018-05-01 01:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256739755 mh3492 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256740682 -Grades 5-9
-Slower paced education
-Some vocational courses
-Vocation training & apprenticeship until age 18

]]> 2018-05-01 01:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256740682 mh3492 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256741213 -Grades 5-10
-Lead to vocational schooling
-Can switch to "Gymnasium" school only if high academic achievement is present]]> 2018-05-01 01:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256741213 mh3492 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256741601 *NOT pronounced how we think... (GIM-NAWS-EE-UM)
-"The Gymnasium leads to a diploma called the Abitur and prepares students for university study or for a dual academic and vocational credential. Curricula differ from school to school, but generally include German, mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, art (as well as crafts and design), music, history, philosophy, civics, social studies, and several foreign languages" ("German School System").]]> 2018-05-01 01:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256741601 mh3492 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256742466 Students must complete at least 9 years of schooling in any type of the schooling systems mentioned.]]> 2018-05-01 01:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256742466 mh3492 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256743845 Traditional foods:
-Bratwurst
-Beer and wine
-Schnitzel
-Dumplings
-Schwarzwalder Kirshtorte (Black Forest Cake)]]> 2018-05-01 02:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256743845 mh3492 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256745681 "The official language of Germany is German, with over 95% of the population speaking German as their first language" ("BBC Germany").
English is also spoken as well as other minority languages; however, Germany is the main language.]]> 2018-05-01 02:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256745681 mh3492 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256746997 -Folk Music
-Current Pop Music in America 
-Germany pop bands
The German-speaking bands are not internationally known; however pop music is widely popular along with folk music, jazz, and classical ("German Music").

]]> 2018-05-01 02:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/256746997 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257064177 The coat of arms of Germany is a black eagle on a golden field. This is the Bundesadler- "Federal Eagle" or formerly known as Imperial Eagle. ]]> 2018-05-01 23:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257064177 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257064780 German  beer is known thought out the world, and is ranked 4th in its consumption of beer per capita.]]> 2018-05-01 23:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257064780 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257065337 National Anthem of Germany since 1922


]]> 2018-05-01 23:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257065337 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257067657 Germany is around 357000 square kilometers. The northwest and northeast are dominated by the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The country has a mixture of terrains. The southern end of the country is mountainous due to the Alps. The highest mountain is mount Zugspitze at 2962. The area between the seas to the north and mountains is filled with plains and rolling hills which are drained by rivers like the Danube, Rhine, and Labe.  ]]> 2018-05-01 23:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257067657 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257069157 Oktoberfest
St. Nikolas
Day of German Unity


]]> 2018-05-02 00:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257069157 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257069558 "Oktoberfest is a traditional festival that lasts two weeks.  In October 1810, Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese married, and invited the whole town of Munich to the reception.  The importance of the origin of the celebration allowed it to become a part of German tradition.  People dress in traditional clothing, and enjoy music, dancing and drinking.  Now, it has become a celebration of beer that draws people from all over the world. "
Taken from :http://academic.depauw.edu/mkfinney_web/teaching/com227/culturalportfolios/germany/Traditions.htm]]> 2018-05-02 00:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257069558 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257069977 The day of St. Nikolaus does not come on December 25, but it comes on December 6.  When evening comes, the gray bearded man along with St. Peter the angel will come to each house’s door to ask about the behavior of the children.  In order to show their behavior, the children sing, deliver a verse, or show their skills in some other way.  The naughty children deal with the sinister companion, Ruprecht.  St. Peter, the Christchild, allowed the candle-lit Christmas tree and the placement of the emphasis on the birth of Christ shifted the role of St. Nikolaus to a gift-giver.  Knecht Ruprecht became the patron saint of Christmas and was called Weihnachtsmann or Santa Claus.
Taken from :http://academic.depauw.edu/mkfinney_web/teaching/com227/culturalportfolios/germany/Traditions.htm]]> 2018-05-02 00:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257069977 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257070893 This is a national holiday in Germany commemorating reunification of the two Germanys after 40+ years of separation.  Germany was unified on October 3, 1990. People come together in Berlin to celebrate the reunification. ]]> 2018-05-02 00:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257070893 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257071582 2018-05-02 00:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257071582 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257072668 About 58% of the population is Christian.  about 36% of the population is not affiliated with any church or religion. -  Predominant confessions in Germany as revealed by the 2011 census
 Purple: Protestant plurality
 Yellow: Catholic plurality
 Blue: Non-religious/other plurality ]]> 2018-05-02 00:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257072668 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257074615 2018-05-02 00:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257074615 dcb95 https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257075492 2018-05-02 00:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mh3492/ex7zqdcsvb1f/wish/257075492