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Founded in 2002, the Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) is a public/private partnership that provides curriculum and study tour experiences relevant to contemporary Germany for specific multiplier groups in North America, including social studies educators, STEM educators, and workforce development professionals interested in the German apprenticeship model.

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TOP IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

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STUDY TOURS FOR EDUCATORS

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Study Tours to Germany
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Learn about current study tour opportunities.
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Virtual Exchange Archive
 VIRTUAL STUDY TOURS 2020-2021

Visit the 2020-2021 virtual study tour archive of educational content for social studies and STEM educators.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR EDUCATORS

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EXPLORING STEM IN GERMANY

Through the storyline of a class trip to four locations in Germany, students will explore sustainability, renewable energy, climate change, and ecosystems. At each stop, a companion reader will give students more insight into each topic. They will also engage in various hands-on activities to discover STEM in Germany. This curriculum is intended for middle school STEM educators but can be adapted to fit many grades, ages, and learning outcomes.

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Do you teach grades K-5?
 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Do you teach grades 6-8?
 MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Do you teach grades 9-12?
 HIGH SCHOOL

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Can people learn from history?
 SCAVENGER HUNT FILM

A series of short films and lesson plans for middle and high school classrooms.
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TOP Lessons Magazine/Newsletter Archive
 TOP MAGAZINE

Lesson plans written by TOP Alumni for social studies and STEM classrooms.
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 REQUEST MATERIALS

Free materials for teachers and professional development workshop leaders.

Virtual Educational Opportunities

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Germany Today: Virtual Speaker Series

APPRENTICESHIP STUDY TOUR AND MATERIALS

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Do your students know their career options?
 PODCASTS & VR FILMS

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For Workforce Development Professionals.
 APPRENTICESHIP TOUR

FOR WORKSHOP LEADERS AND LESSON AUTHORS

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WORKSHOP LEADERS

Workshop Leader Resources

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Authoring a TOP lesson?
 LESSON AUTHORS

Social Studies: Guide
Social Studies: Template
STEM: Guide
STEM: Template

OPPORTUNITIES FOR TOP ALUMNI

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Want to stay connected?
 OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI

  • Competitions
  • Mini Grants
  • TOP Fellows of the Year
  • Alumni Network Map
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Finish your post-tour responsibilities?
 GRADUATE CREDIT

Request Graduate Credit from Millersville University
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ADDITIONAL GOETHE-INSTITUT RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

IMPACT AND PRESS

IMPACT & PRESS

  • TOP Film
  • Performance Indicators
  • Press
  • External Evaluation
  • Alumni Network Map
  • Sustainable Development Goals

CONTACT

  • Contact the TOP Team
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ADDRESS

Goethe-Institut Washington
1377 R Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009-6294
+1 202 847 4700
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