German Farm Animals

You can name lots of animals that you would see on a farm, but do you know their names in German? On the first Web site below is a farm puzzle. As you put each piece into place, it will show you and tell you the animal's name in German.

First, click on the button with the green arrow to scramble the puzzle. Then, solve the puzzle and write down the names of the animals in German and English. When the puzzle is solved, you can click on the animals to see and hear their names.

Next, you will be creating your own scene with animals. Using art supplies, draw the background of a place where animals would live and at least 5 animals. Use the second and third Web sites to choose which animals you will use and label them in German.

  1. Farm Puzzle
  2. Animals in German
  3. German Picture Dictionary
Lesson Name:   German Farm Animals
Objective:   Students will learn the names of farm animals in German, first by completing a puzzle. They will then draw a picture of another scene with at least 5 animals and label each in German.
Grade:   Lesson Login:   farm
Additional disciplines:
Computer Skills
ELA
Science
The Arts
Materials:
Computer with Internet access
Drawing paper
Crayons or markers
Interactive Whiteboard Tip:   Display the puzzle on the interactive whiteboard and solve it together. Invite students up to click and drag the pieces into place. Once solved, you can click on the animals to see and hear their names again.