Host Nation education is a unique feature of our DoDEA K-6 school program and is designed to provide DoDEA elementary school students with a cross-cultural program to instill in students an appreciation and understanding of the culture of the country in which they are located. In addition, the host language is an essential part of the curriculum. Students acquire second language skills in play and work situations where meaningful contextual communication is necessary and desired. Students also acquire a deeper understanding of cross cultural diversity and a greater understanding of cross cultural diversity and a greater understanding of social environment of the host nation. The focus of the Host Nation program is to offer all students the opportunity to learn different aspects of the German culture, including: language, history, traditions, geography, and nature.