Title: Exploring the Connection between Athens and Munich in the 19th Century

Duration: 3 hours

Objective: To educate 14-15 year old students with A1 knowledge of the German language about the connection between Athens and Munich in the 19th century, focusing on the neoclassical architecture movement, German and Danish architects working in Athens, King Otto’s connection to Germany and Greece, and the buildings in both Munich and Athens during that time.

Activities:

1. Introduction (15 minutes)
   • Welcome and brief overview of the project’s objectives
   • Icebreaker activity: “Guess the Architect” - Show pictures of famous neoclassical buildings and ask students to guess the architect behind each one.
2. Neoclassical Architecture Movement (30 minutes)
   • Presentation on the neoclassical architecture movement, its characteristics, and its influence on both Athens and Munich during the 19th century.
   • Interactive activity: “Design Your Own Neoclassical Building” - Provide worksheets with blank building templates and ask students to design their own neoclassical building, incorporating key elements of the style.
3. German and Danish Architects in Athens (45 minutes)
   • Presentation on prominent German and Danish architects who worked in Athens during the 19th century, such as Leo von Klenze and Theophil Hansen.
   • Group activity: “Architect Showcase” - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a specific architect. Provide information sheets about the architect’s life and works. Each group prepares a short presentation to share with the class.
4. King Otto and His Connection to Germany and Greece (30 minutes)
   • Presentation on King Otto of Greece and his German heritage, including his upbringing in Bavaria and his role in the connection between Athens and Munich.
   • Worksheet activity: “King Otto’s Journey” - Provide a worksheet with a map of Europe and ask students to trace King Otto’s journey from Munich to Athens, marking important landmarks along the way.
5. Buildings in Munich and Athens (45 minutes)
   • Comparative presentation on notable buildings in both Munich and Athens during the 19th century, highlighting their architectural styles and historical significance.
   • Virtual tour activity: “Exploring Munich and Athens” - Using online resources, guide students through a virtual tour of key buildings in both cities. Provide worksheets with questions about each building for students to answer during the tour.
6. Conclusion and Reflection (15 minutes)
   • Recap of the main points covered during the project
   • Reflection activity: “What I’ve Learned” - Ask students to write a short paragraph reflecting on what they have learned about the connection between Athens and Munich in the 19th century.

Note: The project can be adapted to include German language exercises and vocabulary related to the topic throughout the activities.