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Vocabulary Activity: Lara's Blog
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read a "blog" from the internet, then answer a set of 14 questions regarding the meaning of words in the passage, filling in the blanks.
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Simple Machines
Learners design objects in the Museum of Modern Art's collection of simple machines. In this simple machines lesson, students explore the machine age in the MoMA's design collection. Learners identify simple machines and the elements in...
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #74
For this Dig Magazine archeology worksheet, students complete a 4 question quiz complementing the November 2006 issue. Answers and links to additional resources are included.
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ESL: Country Exercises
In this ESL countries worksheet, students look at pictures of girls wearing clothes with flags of different countries represented and answer questions about each, unscramble nationality words and fill in blanks with languages spoken.
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ESL: The Verb "To Be"
In this ESL verb activity, learners fill in blanks in sentences with either am, is, or are, 20 sentences total. A link to audio is included.
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnaval Around the World; Basel, Switzerland
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Basel, Switzerland. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Switzerland
Learn about religion in Switzerland, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Switzerland
Learn about core health indicators in Switzerland in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Kunstmuseum Basel ( Fine Art Museum of Basel, Switzerland)
This is the home page of the Fine Art Museum in Basel, Switzerland. You can browse through the artworks in the collection online. Among the paintings on exhibit are ones by such renowned artists as Picasso, Gauguin, Monet, and Van Gogh....
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Switzerland
Offers a virtual destination guide and profile of the alpine nation of Switzerland, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
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Weather Online: Climates of the World: Switzerland
A short, comprehensive site providing information about Switzerland's climate and weather. It also contains links to other countries' climate websites.
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Places of Peace and Power: Einsiedeln, Switzerland
An excellent overview of the religious significance and history associated with Einsiedeln, Switzerland as a pilgrimage destination. Also includes information about the "Black Madonna."
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Switzerland: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Switzerland in Central Europe.
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Information About Switzerland
Website includes a look at Switzerland's government, culture, economy, education, geography, history, and more. Learn about what the Swiss eat, how high their mountains are, and much more.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Switzerland
The BBC features an overview on the wealthy European country of Switzerland including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Switzerland
Provides an overview of the culture of Switzerland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Switzerland: Cantons Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the cantons of Switzerland.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Switzerland
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Switzerland, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Switzerland
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Switzerland's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Switzerland
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Switzerland on this site.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Switzerland
This site from Flags of the World displays a picture and description of the flag of Switzerland. It also includes the history of the flag, its symbolism and the usage of the confederation cross.
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Geography of Switzerland
This site offers a wealth of geographic information on Switzerland, including charts of major waterways, glaciers, mountains, passes, and a map of major highways.
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Government of Switzerland: Democracy: The Swiss Political System
This site provides short of voters' political rights for Swiss citizens and how the voting system works.
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Spiegel Online International: Switzerland Celebrates Longest Tunnel in the World
Switzerland is the proud owner of the claim to fame of having the longest tunnel in the world now that the Gotthard Base Tunnel has broken through the final partition of rock. Article provides information on the problems encountered as...
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