Experience life in DDR
With the following programme you will have your students engaged as they do the exploring instead of you talking.
One City, Two Worlds Berlin during the Wall
Tales of Division, Escape, and Life in a Divided Germany
Experience Berlin's deep and complex history, marked by the shadow of the wall. This tour dives into the personal stories of division and hope that defined life in a divided Germany. The wall was not just a physical structure; it became a symbol of the many fates and dreams that were shattered and torn apart.
Bernauer Straße is a significant street in Berlin, serving as a powerful symbol of the Cold War's division of the city. A large section of the old wall still stands here, making it easy to imagine how life was behind the wall. The street is filled with historical traces that tell the tales of numerous escape attempts and the tragic family separations that occurred under the regime of the wall.
What It Involves
You will be divided into eight groups, with each group focusing on a specific aspect of the wall's impact, such as divided families, Stasi surveillance, secret escape routes, or the story of Schumann’s iconic jump. Your task is to explore these topics and bring to life the human stories behind them.
By sharing personal experiences and reflections from the past, you will gain a deeper understanding of the emotional costs of the wall's construction and fall. You will also discover how hope and courage drove people to fight for freedom and reunification.
After your discoveries, you will present your findings to the rest of the group, creating a collective reflection on the significance of these fateful histories.
Purpose
The mission of this tour is to demonstrate that stories from the past are not only educational but also relevant today. While physical barriers have been removed, the memories live on. In a time when the world remains divided in many ways, it is important to understand what happened back then so we can find inspiration to bridge today's divides.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: 25.00 Euros per person based on a group of at least 25 people
Includes: An expert on-site guide as facilitator, tasks, and materials
Transport: On your own
Programme Outcome
Who can attend
These programmes are suitable for smaller to larger groups of teachers or educators. It can also be tailored to school groups. The duration, programme, and activities will be planned to meet your needs and wishes. Especially relevant for:
Schools and groups of teachers combining external or internal conferences, teamwork days, and organisational events with leisure activities.
Student groups looking to have an authentic journey and a culturally fun experience with true cultural meetings.
Content &
Activities
For your studytrip you can choose between different types of activities. Either add these to your visits or let us structure a full daily programme with content that accommodates your objectives. One school can be visited in half a day.
1. Engage your students with special access to teachers and students in diverse educational environments.
2. Leisure activities offering excitement, team spirit and authentic experiences.
3. Culture, commerce and inspirational visits, tastings, talks, and activities are valuable ways to learn and bring back new ideas. We curate this part of the programme with our network, local experts, and guides.
Benefits &
Outcome
Why this matters for teachers and students
Nobody likes too much of ond direction communication. These Programmes ensure maximum engagement and make everyone relate
Questions?
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