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How to Cook a Classic German Rouladen
Cooking a classic German rouladen is easy with just a few ingredients and a little cooking know-how.
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Christmas Classic: German Red Cabbage
Goose is a traditional German Christmas meal, but what side dish best compliments the meat? In this recipe I'll show you how to make Rotkohl, red cabbage.
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German Christmas Commercials
Christmas is a special time in Germany. Commercials have gone viral lately due to their ability to show just how wonderful the season can be in Germany. Here are a few of the latest German Christmas Commercials.
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I'm An Old Teacher
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Pirates of the North Sea
The legend of Klaus Störtebeker is based on the true exploits of Johann Störtebeker, a pirate who roamed the North Sea. Helping the less fortunate, he is remembered as the "Robin Hood" of the North and Baltic Seas.
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Jacob Brodbeck And The Dawn Of Flight
Long before the Wright Brothers, German-Texan Jacob Brodbeck hurled himself in the air, becoming the Father of U.S. Aviation.
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C.H. Guenther and Pioneer Flour
A Texas-German who started the first flour mill in San Antonio, C.H Guenther helped establish San Antonio in to the city it is today.
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Why I Wish I Could Change: A Poem by Sofie Marquardt
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Bar Jokes
Here are fifty of the very best bar jokes ever.
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Top 10 Ways to Hide Your Phone From Your Teacher
Tired of getting caught texting in class? Here are the top 10 methods to text all class long without ever getting caught!
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Ten Very Important Things You Need to Know If You Teach Your Own Child
What is it like to have your own child in your classroom? Here are ten things you need to know if you are going to have your own child as a student.
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How to Use Music in the German Classroom
Using German music in the classroom is an excellent teaching skill that will take your class to the next level. Get students interested, engaged and learning outside of the classroom.
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How to Use Music in the History Classroom
Music is very beneficial in all classrooms. Using just a few rules, music can transform your classroom into a fun, exciting room full of learning.
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Putting Historical Quotes into the Classroom
Using quotes is always an excellent method to get your students engaged, interested and eager to learn more after the lesson. Quotations can be used in a variety of ways in many different classes.
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The Maypole of Fredericksburg, Texas
Maypoles are found throughout Europe and most often in Germanic countries. In the U.S., German immigrants raised maypoles in their newly adopted towns. Fredericksburg, Texas, is an excellent example.
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The Ten Most Important German-Texans
German Texans make up an eclectic group of immigrants to the United States. Many Americans consider themselves German-Americans but only a few are privileged enough to be known as German-Texans!
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An Open Letter To My Daughters
(A, P, S) As my oldest child heads off to her university studies and creates her own life, there are now a few things I need to apologize for to all three of my daughters. As each of you enter your adult lives, I realize that I may have raised you...
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Pranks To Pull On Students
Here are ten more awesome pranks to pull on students.
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Currywurst Is The Best Wurst!
Germans today eat approximately 800 million Currywurst per year. This popular snack was the culinary epiphany of a woman whose creation was born during 1949 in occupied Germany.
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Prank Questions That Make Teachers Go Crazy
Want to make that teacher of yours go crazy? Here is an excellent game to see if you can get your teacher to quit prematurely.
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A Sampling of Postcards during World War Two
Writing letters was the most popular way to keep in touch with loved ones during World War Two, and postcards of the time reflected that idea.
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Using Humor to Cope with the Death of my Mother
The true story of how one young teenager dealt with the death of his mother, who perished from a brain tumor. Humor and laughter helped him cope, and is beneficial to this day.
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I Refuse To Eat Oreo Cookies!
A tale of fishing and brotherly comradery.
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Top Ten Pranks to Pull on Teachers
Here are the top ten pranks to pull on teachers. Get back at those pesky adults who try to ruin your life by introducing you to philosophy, reason, logic and responsibilty!
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How to Fix the Educational Crisis
Here is the optimal method to fix what's lacking in schools. Budgets, vouchers, low test scores, weak teachers, charter schools and raising teaching standards are solved with one easy approach!
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Waiting for Superman: A Day in the Life of a Teacher
What is it really like in the classroom? Here is the gritty truth of what it is like to be in the trenches every day with your children!
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History of Air Rescue
The helicopter became an important tool for the United States military in its air rescue role. Igor Sikorsky's invention changed the battlefield, but he was most proud of its rescue abilities.
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I Find That Offensive: The Four Most Dangerous Words in the English Language
The most offensive words in the English language are often the simplist. But these four words are the worst.
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How To Make Excellent German Style Potato Pancakes
Potato pancakes are a German specialty throughout Europe. Here is an excellent, yet easy recipe on how to make German potato pancakes.
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Thanksgiving During the Civil War: A True Story
A quick bibliography of Sojouner Truth during the Civil War and her contribution to Thanksgiving.
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First Day Experiences In Teaching
Have you ever wondered what it is like to teach? Here are some true stories from teachers about their very first days of teaching.
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Stupid Answers To Stupid Questions That Will Get Every Teacher Fired
Teachers are under constant pressure from parents, students and politicians. As a result, teachers are often frayed and kurt with their students. Adding to the pressure is the knowledge that one ill-timed comment might cost that teacher their job. Here is a fictional list of the top ten statements...
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Outrageous Comments Teachers Often Hear From Parents
Ever wonder what parents say in front of their children's teachers? Here are the top ten most outrageous comments teachers have ever heard from parents.
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Willie Gebhardt and the Invention of Chili Powder
The invention of chili powder and rise of chili in the United States started with the dream of a young German immigrant from New Braunfels, Texas.
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Top Ten Pranks to Pull on Students
Here are the top ten pranks to pull on students. A great guide to make sure you stay on top of your students and don't let them get the upper hand!
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The Pickle Tree: True Tales Teaching High School
Hilarious true stories from high school concerning outrageous students and teachers who know how to deal with rowdy teenagers.
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Important German-Americans: Their Contributions to the New World
The most important German Americans, their lives and their contributions are listed in this hub. Throughout history, German immigrants have supported and contributed to the United States.
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My Dog Ate It! True Tales From High School
Teachers hear plenty of excuses. Using intellect and grace, teachers need to find humor in everyday school situations to get through the day.
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Buy American, or Not!
What products are really made in America? Here is a compilation of many German products sold in the U.S. that just might surprise you!
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Life On The Texas Frontier: Fort Martin Scott
A line of forts from Fort Worth to the Rio Grande dotted the Texas frontier. This is the story of Fort Martin Scott, uniquely situated near the German-Texas town of Fredericksburg.
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Ice Cream in Germany
Ice cream in Germany is an art form. Learn all about the Italian influence in German cafes as well as the unique German traditions that make Eiscafes so popular throughout Europe.
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Bratwurst or Currywurst?
Great German food includes the bratwurst and the currywurst. Which of these two excellent German street foods will you choose?
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Great German Side Dishes
German food is known for its richness and heartiness, but less known are the side dishes that accompany the main courses. Here are the most popular side dishes in German cuisine.
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Fort Camp Verde
A unique experiment using camels for transportation from San Antonio to El Paso was started at Fort Camp Verde. This is the story and history of that epic undertaking.
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The Best Top Ten Methods To Prepare For The SAT
Here are the top ten methods to prepare for the Saturday morning SAT. These strategies help you eliminate all the worry and concern on test day. These ten excellent SAT test day tips & policies strategies will help you raise your overall score.
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The Good Hurt: The Struggle to Survive
Using humor and laughter to heal allowed this motorcycle accident victim to recover quickly from a horrific crash. This is the true story about the accident and subsequent miraculous recovery.
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Battle of the Nueces River
The Battle of the Nueces river is a unique Civil War confrontation between recent German immigrants and Confederate soldiers. The ensuing conflict effects our lives even today.
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How To Make The First Day Of School The Best Day Ever!
Have your child excited for the beginning of school with this endearing German tradition. How-to guide teaches everything about Zuckertüte and Schultüte, filling children with joy for the first day of school.
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A Multimedia Approach to Get Students Interested in History
Getting your student's attention and keeping them interested is paramount in teaching. Using multimedia techniques, history comes alive and gets your students excited about learning.
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Why History is Important
Why the study of history is important and how history teaches us who we are.
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All About Schnitzels
A German schnitzel is not a sausage. Read on and learn what a schnitzel is and all the differnent types, from Wienerschnitzel to Holsteinschnitzel.
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How to Spend A Night in Europe With Just a Few Bucks
Looking for a comfortable yet inexpensive place to stay while in Europe. Check out youth hostels where families and tourists can stay safe and comfortable in excellent locations without breaking the bank.
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East Berlin, A Personal Perspective
This is the true story of three trips to West Berlin, via East Germany in the summer of 1988, 1989 and 1990. A unique perspective came from traveling to East Berlin during the height of the communism, the policies of Gorbachev and to to the opening of the Berlin Wall.
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Traveling through the German Democratic Republic
Right before the Berlin Wall fell, I traveled into communist East Germany in the summer of 1990 for a day. Enjoying the country and the people, stereotypes and prejudice fell as fast as the wall!
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The Best German Street Food Sandwich Ever: The Döner
Street food is growing in popularity, and Germany has some of the best street food in the world. But the best street food in Germany is a Turkish import: The döner!
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Teaching German With Homer Simpson
Spice up your lesson plans by using clips of The Simpsons. Adding intellectual sound bites helps get your student's attention and teaches or reinforces important and relative content.
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The Maytag Effect
Have you ever noticed that the Maytag repairman is always bored at his job? That's because Maytag appliances are supposedly top of the line. Similar to certain politicians in our county, what is said and what is the truth is much more complex.