10GER

Year 10 German

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Marris.

Year 10 German

Welcome to Year 10 German. This year our goal is to strengthen your reading, writing, speaking, listening skills and cultural knowledge in German, and to prepare you for NCEA when you are in the senior school. We will also work on your understanding and appreciation of German culture.

This year you will study the following topics: 

  • German cities + history
  • My free time
  • Master Chef: Shopping and food 
  • My holidays - Berlin
  • Cultural Aspects 

This is an important feature of the course. This year our cultural focuses are:

  • Karneval
  • Cross-curricular project: MasterChef
  • German sports
  • German cinema visit
  • Modern German culture, e.g. songs, movie stars, singers etc. 

Assessment

German is assessed through a range of project based assessments as well as formal assessments throughout the year. These marks contribute to the Mid-Year Examinations and End of Year Examinations.

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students. Native or background speakers of German are not permitted to enter this course. 

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material, it is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required. $52 course fee, which includes cultural activities and Education Perfect.

Pathway

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.