This manual contains a description of each of the instructional kits for teaching about Germany offered by the Goethe Institute. Each kit contains lessons plans, handouts, worksheets, color transparencies, and other support materials. This teaching packet provides information regarding the "best fit" of each lesson in the instructional materials packages to traditional social studies course topics. The materials provide students with the opportunity to address social studies topics and skills in an authentic context. The kits are listed in charts delineating the content and skills addressed in each area of the kit. (EH)