Politics School & College Tours to Berlin
Berlin’s controversial political history makes it a unique educational destination for school groups. The city was at the centre of 20th Century historic and political spectrum allowing pupils to get a further understanding of social and economic events that led to Nazism, the division of both Germany and Berlin and the consequences the cold war had on Germany society. Groups will get an incredible sense of the past making a study trip to Berlin one that will never be forgotten.
Politics Excursions
- Brandenburg Gate - The most famous landmark in Berlin, the gate was incorporated into the Berlin Wall by the communist government.
- Reichstag - Seat of the German Parliament, situated close to the Brandenburg Gate.
- Topography of Terrors- Historical information about National Socialism and its crimes.
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum - The definitive museum to Berlin's division
- The DDR (GDR) Museum - An interactive museum depicting everyday life in the GDR
- Stasi Museum - Dedicated to the former Soviet secret police who operated in Berlin during the communist era.
Curriculum Focus
- Understand the political, cultural and economic developments that have shaped this important city.
- Study and experience locations central to major twentieth century events including the Holocaust and the unification of Europe
- Understand the impact of the Cold War on the city and its people, and how Berlin's past has shaped the city today.
Student Outcomes
- Learn about Berlin's significance and place within the wider context of European history.
- Analyse a wide range of the city's historical sources and explain interpretations of Berlin's history.
- Acquire a broad and personal understanding of the rise of Totalitarism, the Holocaust, the Cold War and Unification.
- Visit and explore several museums devoted to the East/West European division
