World Maps
By Virginia Kirsch
This learning object presents the seven continents and four oceans. Three different world maps are provided.
Countries of Southern Africa
Students read about five countries in Southern Africa and locate them on a map.
Caspian Sea
Students read about the Caspian Sea and use a map to identify the five countries that surround it.
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
By Mona Wenrich
Students explore the history of U.S. Constitutional amendments and the process involved in adding an amendment. In an interactive exercise, learners author their own amendments and explain why these should be added to the Constitution.
Antarctica
Students read about the continent of Antarctica and view maps. A short quiz completes the activity.
Lake Baikal
In this learning activity you'll explore Russia's Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world.
The Middle East
Students locate the countries of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan on a map in this interactive learning object.
Identifying Landmarks on a Street Map
By Barbara Laedtke
Students use a map of Chicago to find their way to the Museum of Science and Industry. The activity offers practice in identifying directions on a map. A quiz completes the activity.
The Black Sea
Students view a map of the countries that surround the Black Sea and test their knowledge in an interactive exercise.
Understanding Voting Rates
Students examine how voting rates are determined and how those rates change depending upon the population being studied. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Checklist for World Travel
Learners read a list of issues to be considered when traveling internationally, such as the beliefs, communication styles, gift-giving customs, and entertainment preferences of people in various cultures.
The Five Largest Deserts of the World
In this learning activity you'll explore the five largest deserts of the world.
South Africa and Its Neighbors
Students read about South Africa and the countries that surround it. They test their knowledge in a map exercise.
What Happened to Yugoslavia?
This interactive learning object updates students on the former country of Yugoslavia. A map is included.
Task Roles in Effective Teams
By Andrea Krabbe
The learner will identify individual roles that help teams accomplish goals.
Danube River
Learners follow the route of the Danube River as it flows through Europe. A map exercise completes this activity.
Refugees of the World
In this learning activity you'll read about the 12 million refugees in the world, from what countries they come, and what countries give them refuge. Learners locate some of these countries on maps in an interactive exercise.
Gerrymandering
Students read about the illegal practice of manipulating the boundaries of legislative districts for political gain. They then create their own gerrymandered districts in a drag and drop exercise.
Teamwork Outside the Box
The learner will examine strategies for evaluating new ideas and accepting change that will enhance teamwork.
Chickens Around the World
In this learning activity you'll explore how different cultures cook chicken in a variety of traditional dishes.
Where Is Afghanistan?
Students read about Afghanistan and view maps. They also answer questions about the country and its neighbors.
Reading a Street Map
Students identify directions on a street map. A short quiz completes the activity.
European Union: Part 2
Students view maps and answer questions about the newest nine members of the European Union.
Horn of Africa
Students read about the countries that make up the Horn of Africa and locate them on a map.
GO TEAM Problem-Solving Method for Teams
The learner will apply the GO TEAM method in a team environment to solve a problem.