Spandau

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/spandau

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Spandau?Smallest borough by population in Berlin
2. How big is Spandau?Fourth largest borough by land area in Berlin
3. What language do people speak in Spandau?German
4. What is the capital of Spandau?Berlin
5. Where is Spandau located in Berlin?Spandau is the westernmost borough of Berlin, lying on the western bank of the Havel river.
6. Why are the Havel and Spree rivers important to Spandau?The two rivers meet in Spandau, giving the area a special water playground that has helped trade, defense, and the shape of the town.

Confluence: The point where two or more rivers or streams merge into a single body of water.
Borough (Bezirke): An administrative division within Berlin, each with its own local government and responsibilities.
Havel River: A significant river in northeastern Germany, a tributary of the Elbe, flowing through Berlin and forming part of its extensive waterway system.