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Students playfully immerse themselves in the world of trees, solve puzzles, and identify different tree species in order to find a “forest treasure” and break a “curse.”

Content and Methods:

In an escape room scenario, students solve various puzzles related to tree species. They must identify trees based on descriptions, fill in gaps in texts, evaluate statements about trees as true or false, and classify trees as deciduous or coniferous. The worksheet also encourages students to document the trees they find, e.g., through photos or drawings.

Skills:

• Knowledge of tree species
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Reading comprehension and text analysis
• Classification and categorization

Target audience and grade level:

Grade 5 and up

Objective: This worksheet aims to provide students with basic information about a country as a travel destination and to enable them to talk about their own vacation experiences.

Content and Methods: It describes the geography, climate, sights, and the importance of tourism within the country. Methods include reading comprehension, true/false questions, and a structured writing task about the students’ own vacations.

Competencies:

• Reading comprehension
• Geographical knowledge
• Written expression

Target Audience and Level: Spanish learners at A1 level

Objective: This worksheet aims to help learners understand the pros and cons of a particular profession and prepare them for a job interview.

Content and Methods: A text describes the profession, including its advantages and disadvantages. A dialogue scenario for a job interview serves as a basis for learners to practice in a role-play. Detailed role cards provide guidance on emotions and goals. A checklist supports preparation for the job application.

Competencies:

• Vocational knowledge: Understanding the requirements of the profession
• Communication: Preparing for and conducting a job interview
• Self-reflection: Reflecting on one’s own abilities

Target group and level: Spanish learners at A2 level

Objective: This worksheet aims to familiarize students with linguistic diversity in Spanish. It is designed to raise awareness of the coexistence of Spanish and other languages in Spanish-speaking regions and to encourage students to engage creatively with the topic of multilingualism.

Content and Methods: A text explains the linguistic situation in a Spanish-speaking region. It also addresses new language trends such as Spanglish and neologisms. The worksheet includes multiple-choice questions, word identification exercises, and a creative group activity in which students are asked to invent their own language.

Competencies:

Linguistic knowledge: Understanding of multilingualism and language contact

Critical thinking: Reflection on the development of languages

Creativity: Inventing words and a new language

Target audience and level: Spanish learners at A2 level

Objective: This worksheet aims to help students understand life in a Spanish-speaking country and enable them to describe their own country.

Content and Methods: It covers attitudes toward life, social dynamics (generational conflicts, marginalized groups), migration, and the importance of tourism in a selected country. Methods include reading comprehension, selecting specific statements from the text, and a structured task to describe one’s own country.

Competencies:

• Reading comprehension
• Understanding of sociocultural and geographical aspects
• Written expression

Target group and level: Spanish learners at A2 level

Objective: This worksheet aims to provide students with a basic understanding of genetic engineering and to facilitate a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages, particularly as they relate to fruits and vegetables.

Content and Methods: It explains the basics of genetic engineering and its applications (medicine, agriculture, research). The focus is on genetic engineering in fruits and vegetables, its advantages (pesticide resistance, productivity, nutritional value, climate adaptation), and concerns (environment, health, acceptance, costs). Methods include a prior knowledge assessment, multiple-choice questions, open-ended questions, and expressing an opinion in letter form.

Competencies:

• Reading comprehension of scientific texts
• Critical thinking about biotechnology
• Argumentation and written expression skills

Target audience and level: Spanish learners at B1 level

ESD:

• SDG 13 (Climate Action): Exploring climate adaptation
• SDG 15 (Life on Land): Raising awareness of biodiversity conservation

Objective: This worksheet aims to provide learners with a basic understanding of Spanish history and to practice their written communication skills.

Content and Methods: It covers the origins and key periods of Spanish history, including historical facts and a fictional letter from the past. Methods include listening and reading comprehension, multiple-choice and true/false questions, and a letter-writing task.

Competencies:

• Listening and reading comprehension
• Historical knowledge of Spain
• Written communication

Target audience and level: Spanish learners at B1 level

Objective: This worksheet aims to provide learners with a basic understanding of the Spanish economy and gross domestic product (GDP).

Content and Methods: It covers a country’s economy (sectors, challenges, opportunities) and explains the concept of GDP. Methods include reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, and describing the economy.

Competencies:

• Reading comprehension
• Understanding of basic economic concepts
• Written expression

Target audience and level: Spanish learners at A2 level

ESD:

• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): Addressing sustainable economic opportunities for the future
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): Promoting innovation in the green economy

Objective: This worksheet aims to encourage students to discuss various topics and to develop their oral communication skills.

Content and Methods: A selected topic is presented, including its characteristics and implications. The methods include reading comprehension exercises, multiple-choice questions, and, in particular, a role-play that encourages oral argumentation. Various perspectives and discussion prompts are included for this purpose.

Competencies:

• Oral communication and argumentation
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Perspective-taking and empathy
• Reading comprehension

Target audience and level: Spanish learners at A2 level

Objective: This worksheet aims to help learners understand political parties and enable them to draft the basic principles of their own political party.

Content and Methods: It covers the history, goals, and values of a political party. The methods include reading comprehension, true/false and multiple-choice questions, as well as a group activity to design their own party.

Competencies:

• Reading comprehension
• Understanding of political parties
• Creativity and planning
• Teamwork

Target audience and level: Spanish learners at A2 level

ESD:

• SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions): Promoting social justice and understanding of political processes
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Strengthening civic engagement
• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): Emphasizing the role of political actors in shaping a more sustainable society