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With the help of the worksheet, learners engage with a film in a structured way in order to develop a deeper understanding and to reflect on and transfer what they have seen.

Contents and methods: 

The worksheet is structured like a brochure and asks questions about the content and further questions about the film. The worksheet ends with a personal evaluation of the film.

Skills:

• Concentrated extraction of information from a visual medium
• Analysis, reflection and transfer of film content

Target group and level:

Grade 7 and above

With the help of the worksheet, learners engage with the content of a film in a structured manner before, during and after viewing it in order to develop a deeper understanding and to reflect on and transfer what they have seen.

Content and methods: 

The worksheet begins by testing prior knowledge of the film. While watching, the pupils complete multiple-choice tasks to actively engage with and consolidate their understanding. After the film, transfer tasks are used for further processing and reflection on the topic.

Skills:

• Activating and building on prior knowledge
• Concentrated extraction of information from a visual medium
• Analysis, reflection and transfer of film content

Target group and level:

Grade 7 and above

Students learn to analyze information from various digital sources and link it logically in order to draw conclusions.

Content and Methodology: The worksheet offers an interactive puzzle task based around a found smartphone. The students analyze chat histories, pictures and an audio file to identify the owner of the smartphone.

Skills:

• Critical analysis of texts and media
• Logical thinking and reasoning
• Understanding historical and/or scientific contexts

Target Audience and Level: Suitable for teaching at lower secondary level.

The learners engage with a historical personality. In doing so, they learn more about the personality's career, challenges and successes.

Content and methodology: Learners read a basic text and are able to answer comprehension questions and complete a profile based on this.

Competences:

• Reflection and discussion of the relevance of the selected person

Level: Intermediate (8th - 10th grade)

Learners acquire knowledge about the life and work of a selected person from history.

Content and methodology: Learners read a basic text and are able to answer comprehension questions based on this and place the life and work of the person in the context of society as a whole.

Competences:

• Reflection and discussion of the relevance of the selected person

Level: Upper school (11th - 13th grade)

This worksheet aims to guide students through the process of creating their own podcast script for a school project, focusing on planning, researching, structuring, and writing.

Content and methods: The worksheet begins by asking students to brainstorm podcasts they know and their topics, encouraging initial engagement with the medium. It then prompts students to think about what is needed to create a school podcast, before presenting a dialogue between two students, Jenny and Aisha, who are planning their podcast, highlighting aspects like introduction, main content segments, and conclusion. Multiple-choice questions assess comprehension of podcast structure and planning. The worksheet provides detailed instructions on "How to write a podcast script," covering researching the topic, outlining the script (introduction, guest introduction, main part with transitions and multiple topics, summary, conclusion, call to action), and writing tips (conversational tone, conciseness, bullet points). It also offers relevant source titles and summaries for research on adolescent leisure activities and well-being. Students are then guided to create their own podcast outline based on the provided structure and subsequently write their full podcast script. The final step involves revising and marking important parts of their script for emphasis or pronunciation. A sample script is included for teachers as an additional resource.

Competencies:

• Understanding of podcast structure and content planning
• Research skills for topic development
• Scriptwriting, including elements of introduction, transitions, and conclusion
• Critical thinking and self-correction through revision
• Creative thinking and content generation

Target group: 7th-12th grade

This worksheet aims to guide students through the process of conducting a pro/con debate, fostering critical thinking, the ability to argue convincingly, and understanding of diverse perspectives on controversial topics.

Content and methods: The worksheet outlines the complete process of a pro/con debate, including topic selection, group division, preparation, the debate phases (introduction, argumentation, discussion, conclusion), and reflection. It details advantages of this debate format such as promotion of critical thinking, improved communication skills, broadening horizons, and building confidence. It includes exercises like watching a video on "Animal Testing Pros And Cons" for analysis, multiple-choice questions on debate principles, a paragraph sorting task to understand debate structure, and tips for effective research preparation. A significant part focuses on structuring arguments (claim, arguments, examples, conclusion, counterarguments) and provides comprehensive rules for a fair and productive debate. The worksheet also includes an example debate script with pro and con arguments and a collection of sources to support these arguments.

Competencies:

• Critical thinking and analysis
• Argumentation and persuasive speaking
• Research and source evaluation
• Understanding and presenting different perspectives
• Structured communication and logical reasoning
• Active listening and respectful interaction
• Self-reflection and feedback

Target group: 8th-10th grade

This worksheet aims to introduce students to various religious holidays across different faiths and to provide an in-depth understanding of a holiday within a selected religion.

Content and methods: The worksheet begins with an activity asking students to match a list of holidays to their respective religions (Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism). It then focuses on one religion, prompting students to list holidays they already know and to share their personal experiences with celebrating any of these holidays in a class discussion. The core of the worksheet is a detailed informational text about a religious holiday, covering its timing, global celebration, popular traditions, and specific traditions for children. Following the text, students are asked to fill out a profile for the holiday, summarizing key information about its celebration, traditions, and children's activities.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of various religious holidays and their associated religions
• Reading comprehension and information extraction
• Understanding of cultural and religious traditions
• Information organization and summarization
• Personal reflection and sharing in a group setting

Target group: 5th-7th grade

This worksheet aims to familiarize students with the "Gallery Walk" method as a presentation and learning tool, and to develop their skills in information comprehension, collaborative presentation, active listening, and constructive feedback.

Content and methods: The worksheet introduces the "Gallery Walk" method by instructing students to watch a video explanation, followed by multiple-choice questions to assess their understanding of the method's steps and rationale. Students are then prompted to consider important aspects for a successful presentation during a gallery walk. A key activity involves collaboratively developing a questionnaire for evaluating classmates' projects and providing feedback. A sample questionnaire is provided in the "Additional information for teachers" section, outlining criteria such as informativeness, delivery, presenter's knowledge, and interest sparked. The worksheet then guides students through a practical application of the gallery walk, where they form groups, each person studies information on one aspect of a topic provided on cards, and prepares to present it. The "Participating in a gallery walk" section details the procedure for rotating between posters and presenting. The worksheet concludes with a reflection phase where groups provide feedback on presentations and discuss their overall experience with the gallery walk method.

Competencies:

• Understanding of pedagogical methods (Gallery Walk)
• Information comprehension and extraction
• Presentation skills (oral communication, topic explanation)
• Active listening and note-taking
• Collaborative work and group dynamics
• Constructive feedback and self-reflection

Target group: Secondary school students

This worksheet aims to introduce students to the concept of traditional holidays, highlighting their cultural significance and diversity across different countries.

Content and methods: The worksheet begins with an introductory text defining traditional holidays and providing examples from the United States (Fourth of July), Mexico (Día de los Muertos), China (Lunar New Year), and India (Diwali). This is followed by prompts for students to reflect on other traditional holidays they know and celebrate. The next section provides a detailed info text about one traditional holiday, describing its history, global celebration methods, and associated foods. Students then use this information to fill out a "Profile of a traditional holiday". Finally, the worksheet includes a memory game with images and names of various traditional holidays (e.g., Sugar Feast, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, Halloween, Easter) for a hands-on matching activity.

Competencies:

• Reading comprehension
• Cultural awareness and appreciation
• Information extraction and categorization
• Memory and matching skills
• Reflection and self-expression

Target group: 4th-6th grade