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Learning About A Country While Chatting Online

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Young scholars take a "virtual trip" to Switzerland. This lesson plan gives suggestions about how to arrange and then organize such an online chat trip so that it be as beneficial as possible.

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time zones

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online chat, time zones, virtual trip, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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