In German we have been looking at the effects the Berlin Wall had on the German people. Using Google Maps, we were able to zoom in on places in Berlin that were affected by the Wall. Have a look at the screen grabs we got!

Here is a screen grab of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Look carefully at the intersection in front. Can you see the bricks that show where the Berlin Wall used to be?

The East Side Gallery - the bit of the Wall that is still standing. The Wall has been repainted since this photo was taken and now looks much brighter and cleaner!

If you would like to have a look at these parts of Berlin at home you need to:

• Go to Google Maps
• Type in either ‘Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’ or ‘East Side Gallery, Berlin’
• Drag the little yellow man onto the map where you want to see the ‘street view’
• Use the forwards/backwards and zoom controls to navigate yourself around the streets of Berlin!

If you have any troubles using Google Maps come and ask Frau Smith for a quick demonstration.

Challenge:

How far can you follow the brick path in Berlin that shows you where the Wall used to run?