Families Around the World
By Therese Nemec
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for life expectancy, marriage, divorce, and births.
Families Around the World - Birth Rates
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for births.
Families Around the World - Marriage Rates
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for marriage.
Diversity in 21st Century Work Teams
Learners test their knowledge of demographics in the United States and in the world. Immediate feedback is provided.
German Vocabulary for Things Found in a Classroom
By Bonnie Tomlin
This learning object teaches the student German vocabulary for common items found in a virtual classroom.
Mandarin Chinese - In a Restaurant
By Pao-Mi Wei
The learner visits a Chinese restaurant to learn how to order from the menu in Mandarin Chinese. This activity has audio content.
Mandarin Chinese - Chinese Currency
The learner reads a brief explanation of how to use Mandarin Chinese monetary terms in formal and colloquial speech. The learner can then click on a term to listen to its pronunciation and see its value.
Shaking Hands Around the World
By Virginia Kirsch
Students read about the greeting customs of people in different parts of the world and take a short quiz.
Mandarin Chinese - At the Airport Check In Counter
Mandarin Chinese - Making an Appointment with the Doctor
In this animated activity, the learner listens to a dialogue in which a caller speaks with a receptionist to make a doctor’s appointment. The learner can then click on a number of medical terms to hear their pronunciation in Mandarin Chinese.
Mandarin Chinese - At A Café
The learner can practice Mandarin Chinese by visiting a café.
Mandarin Chinese - Pastimes
The learner listens to and sees Chinese vocabulary words used to describe hobbies, sports, and other pastimes.