This series of lesson plans provides an overview of the Federal Republic of Germany. Transparencies and instructions are provided for each of the four lessons. Lesson 1 looks at "Culture and Perspective Taking on the Federal Republic of Germany" with five activities relating to: (1) "Impressions of Germany and Germans"; (2) "German National Character"; (3) "Comparative Student Survey: United States" and "Survey Responses from German Students"; (4) "Proverbs"; and (5) "The Land of Poets and Thinkers" and "Great Men of German Culture." Lesson 2 analyzes "Unifying Traits in Both the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany" with six activities relating to: (1) "The States of the Federal Republic of Germany"; (2) "The Federal States"; (3) "The Federal State"; (4) "Town Names and German History"; (5) "Great Men of German Culture"; and (6) "National Flags, Seals, Anthems, and Symbols." Lesson 3 highlights the "German Governmental System" with five activities relating to: (1) "Comparing Preambles"; (2) "Principles of Government in the Federal Republic of Germany"; (3) "Structure of Government"; (4) "Elections for the State Legislatures"; and (5) "The Structure of State Governments." Lesson 4 addresses "Geography" with six activities dealing with: (1) "A View from Space"; (2) "Perspective Overview Map of Germany"; (3) "German Waterways, Highways and Railway System"; (4) "Germany's Transportation System"; (5) "Letter from Germany"; and (6) "Sister City Data Sheet." The volume also includes a series of overhead transparencies, handouts, worksheets, and teacher resources. (EH)