Objective: Set the stage for the lesson and prepare students for the topic.

Activity: Briefly outline the session’s goals and the key question.

Objective: Activate prior knowledge and engage students.

Activity:

• Round Robin: Each student shares one word associated with “migration” and their name.
• Alternative: Write-and-Toss: Students anonymously write their word and share someone else’s.

Where possible: connect student responses back to the key question (What are society’s perceptions of immigrants in Germany, and how do they affect immigrants’ sense of belonging?)  to demonstrate how these concepts are related.

Objective: Gather students’ initial thoughts and create a visual representation of their ideas.

Activity:

• Students respond to posted questions through words or drawings (20 mins)
• Example Questions:
  • What does it mean to be German?
  • Is Germany a country of immigration? Explain why or why not.
  • Can one be both German and something else?
• Discussion: Facilitate a 10-minute conversation about their contributions.

Objective: To introduce diverse perspectives through video and explore the nuances of identity and belonging in Germany.

Activity:

• Introduction: Explain the Migration Matters videos and their relevance to the key question. Encourage students to consider the varied perceptions of German identity.
• Screening:  Video #1 (Who gets to be German?) and #2 (You can become a German, but can you become a real German?), pausing for vocabulary and comprehension checks as needed.
• Note: During the screening, add a prompt to the graffiti wall: “What actions can we take to build a more inclusive society in Germany?”

Objective: To foster critical thinking and collaborative learning on the concept of an inclusive society.

Activity:

• Think: Individuals reflect on possible changes or additions to the graffiti wall prompts in light of the videos (3 mins).
• Pair: In groups of three, students discuss their ideas, ensuring they define and understand the term “inclusive society” before proceeding (7 mins).
• Share: Groups present their findings and contribute to the flip chart (10 mins).
• Discussion: Engage in a full-class discussion about the results and insights, providing facts on diversity in Germany to guide the conversation (10 mins).

Objective: Wrap up the lesson and reinforce learning.

Activity:

• Recap the main points discussed.
• Reflect on the key question and how their perceptions may have shifted.