Germany, Switzerland and Austria PowerPoint Presentation

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Germany

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Objectives I can identify the key physical features of Germany. (7.3.spi.10) I can examine Germany’s history (key events and people) and identify its form of government. (7.4.1) I can identify Germany’s economic contributions worldwide. (7.2.1) Directions: Make sure to make 4 sections for your notes: 1) geography, 2) History (timeline of major events), 3) key people 4) Economy (i.e. major products/exports)

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Focus Question What role does engines and jeans play in our lives?

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Germany

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Germany in Dark Green

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I. Germany It is about the size of Montana and it lies in the heart of Europe. Black Forest is known for its scenery and its wood products. Danube River is an important waterway.

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Black Forest

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Clock-making is huge in Germany especially around the Black Forest Ex: Cuckoo Clock

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Danube River

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Berlin, Germany: capital

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Bradenberg Gate: A symbol of Berlin and Germany

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I. Germany During the 1500s, a monk by the name of Martin Luther worked to reform the Catholic church. His main problem was the buying of sins to the church. He nailed the 95 Theses on Oct 31,1517 to Wittenberg Church

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Martin Luther

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Statue of Martin Luther in Berlin, Germany

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95 Theses were nailed to

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Wittenberg Church

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I. Germany Western Germany has a place called Ruhr and it is an important industrial center. Production of iron ore and coal is important here. Many battles have been fought here.

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I. Germany Germany has superhighways called autobahns. Late 1800s, Otto von Bismarck united a group of territories into a nation-Germany.

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Autobahn in Germany: NO SPEED LIMIT

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Otto von Bismark: founder of Germany (united in 1871)

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Adolph Hitler: Takes power in 1933

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I. Germany A great horror occurred in Germany during WWII called the Holocaust. Adolf Hitler lead a slaughter of more than 6 million Jews and lead to the death of more than 10 million.

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Holocaust in Auschwitz May 26, 1944 (one of the Most Deadliest Concentration Camps)

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Empty Gas Cans used to gas those in the concentration camp in Auschwitz

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Berlin, Germany in ruins after WWII

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May 1945 End of WWII

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Berlin Wall

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I. Germany Following WWII, Germany was divided in 1961 into the East and West. East Germany became Communist. West Germany became a Democracy. 1989 Germany came together as a whole.

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I. Germany Today Government: Federal Republic with an elected president. (Just like the United States)., Work continues to improve the economic gap between the east and west. Population: 82.5 Million 90% live in Urban Areas

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Chancellor Angela Merkel (germany’s Current President)

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Chancellor Merkel with Presidents Bush and Obama

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Germany’s Economy

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Germany is on the cutting edge of renewable energyIt has the world’s largest wind farm and solar power capacity

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Germany is well-known for engineering and technology

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Car Companies from Germany

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Audi

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Volkswagen

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Mercedes-Benz

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BMW

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Key People in Germany’s Past and Present

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Martin Luther: Protestant Reformation

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Otto von Bismark

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Hitler

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Levi Strauss

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Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Germany

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Albert Einstein

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Atomic Bomb Invented by Einstein

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Heidi Klum

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Dirk Nowitzki

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Put the following items in the correct chronological order Hitler gains power Luther begins Protestantism Berlin Wall Falls Bismarck unites Germany Germany divided

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H.O. Questions What choice would you have made if you were a Jew that had heard of the awful concentration camps? Do you agree with the actions of Adolph Hitler? What is your opinion of him?

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STOP! Hasta La Vista, Baby! Turn in Timeline place Germany notes in your binder. DO NOT GO ON!!!! Click

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II.Switzerland

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Objectives I can describe the physical features of Switzerland and Austria. (7.3.spi.9 & 7.3.spi. 10) I can identify key economic products of Switzerland and Austria. (7.2.spi.1) I can summarize the cultures of Switzerland and Austria. (7.1.spi.1) Directions: On your paper, make a T chart. One column should say Switzerland, the other Austria.

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Focus question In what way, does Arnold and Hitler relate?

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Arnold

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Hitler

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Switzerland in Green

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Federal Palace in BernBern is the capital of Switzerland

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II.Switzerland The Alps form most of the landscape of Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein. These countries are called Alpine countries. Switzerland remains neutral in wars.

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Danube River

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II. Switzerland The Alps divides Western and Eastern Europe through Switzerland. Most of the jobs in industries and farms are located in the plateau (Mittelland) between Jura and Alps

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II. Switzerland It has few natural resources ,yet it is a thriving industrial nation. It has many ethnic groups and religions.

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II. Switzerland Four national languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansch. Most speak German, and many speak more than one language. Government: federal republic.

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Zurich, Switzerland

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Wintertime view of Sent

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View of the Mountains

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Swiss Cheese: Exports 50,000 tons yearly

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Swiss Chocolate

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Swiss Army Knifes

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Breitling Watch Company

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International Red Cross: Headquarters is located in Switzerland

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Folkloric Dance

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Roger Federer

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Actress Rene Zellweger’s Father is Swiss

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III. Austria

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Austria’s Location in Orange

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Austria’s Flag

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Vienna, Austria Capital of Austria

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III. Austria It is one of Europe’s largest countries. Austrian Empire ruled central Europe from late 1200s to the early 1900s. Alps cover 3/4 of land area in Austria. Very mountainous

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III. Austria The mountains in Austria provide valuable timber and hydroelectric power. Minerals: iron ore, timber, and coal Attract millions of tourist each year to enjoy hiking & skiing

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Danube River in Austria

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III. Austria Most of the people live in cities and towns Jobs: manufacturing or service industries 90 % follow the religion of Roman Catholic; Vienna is the capital and largest city.

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Hitler was from Austria

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Vienna’s Opera House

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UN Building in Austria

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Vienna, Austria Parliament Building

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Hermesvilla

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Rathaus

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Wolfgang Puck

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Franz Ferdinand: Assassination Started WWI

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Home to Arnold

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Johann Strauss: Austria

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Wolfgang Mozart: Austria

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Focus question How does Arnold and Hitler relate?

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Answer Both relate to one of the countries in this lesson. Arnold=Austria Hitler= Germany but he is from Austria too

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Homework: Complete guided reading 12.2 “Europe’s Heartland” Clink