Switzerland
You are about to embark on a journey through Switzerland. Perhaps you already know a little information about the country. Create a KWL chart to identify what you know about Switzerland, what you want to know about Switzerland, and what you learned about Switzerland. You can leave the "what you learned" category blank until you begin examining topic content.
Once you have considered what you know and want to know about Switzerland, create a discussion post that conveys this information. Post your responses in the discussion area. Include an explanation about how you already know particular information and why you want to learn about other aspects of the country. Then, return to the topic several times over the next few days to read your coursemates' posts. Reply to at least two of them, making sure to offer new insights, ask questions, and encourage further conversation. In addition, as you delve into this topic, you can start to fill in the part of the KWL chart that requires you to list what you learned.