A child-led introduction to Inzell in Bavaria, Germany, suitable to support study of a European location at KS2.
The video
Video summary
A child-led introduction to Inzell in Bavaria, Germany.
Inzell lies in the Chiemgau region of Bavaria in the German Alps.
Josephine, 11, is a speed skater and trains at the Max Aicher stadium, one of only three all-weather speed skating stadiums in Germany.
The stadium hosts many international competitions and has an environmentally friendly roof design that protects the ice from direct sun rays, thus saving on the electricity required to keep the ice frozen when the temperature rises in summer.
Josephine likes to ski in winter and wave-board with her friends in summer. She shows us the mountain ranges in her area, the rivers made from snow and ice melt, and the traditional Bavarian farms with their cows that graze the Alpine meadows in the summer and come into the stalls for the long harsh winters.
The region is full of lakes and she walks us round the highest and coldest lake in Germany. This lake used to be the venue for international speed skating competitions. The lake is surrounded by forest.
The forests protect the inhabitants from snow and rock avalanches and provide essential sustainable wood for building homes and heating.
This clip was originally broadcast as part of the series Living abroad.
Teacher Notes
This short film could be used during a module on Germany.
Pupils could be asked to note down any aspect of Josephine's life and culture that is similar or different to their own.
They could also be asked to think about the potential positive and negative impacts of the Max Aicher Arena on the region.
Finally, pupils could be asked to think about how tourism might create seasonal opportunities through winter sports and summer activities.
This film is relevant for teaching Geography at Key Stage 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland. The National Curriculum for Geography at Key Stage 2 emphasises study of a European location and making comparisons with a location in the United Kingdom.
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