Mandarin Chinese - Pastimes
By Pao-Mi Wei
The learner listens to and sees Chinese vocabulary words used to describe hobbies, sports, and other pastimes.
Mandarin Chinese - At A Café
The learner can practice Mandarin Chinese by visiting a café.
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 the Airport Check In Counter
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 - 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.
Mandarin Chinese - In a Restaurant
The learner visits a Chinese restaurant to learn how to order from the menu in Mandarin Chinese. This activity has audio content.
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.
Families Around the World - Marriage Rates
By Therese Nemec
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.
Families Around the World - Birth Rates
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for births.
Families Around the World
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for life expectancy, marriage, divorce, and births.
Religions of the World - Christianity
In this learning activity you'll identify the counties with the largest Christian populations.
Families Around the World - Life Expectancy
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for life expectancy.
Mandarin Chinese - Family
The learner listens to and sees the vocabulary words used when introducing family members.
Mandarin Chinese - Making Chinese Food
The learner watches and listens to an animated scenario of a mother and daughter preparing dumplings for dinner. The dialogue is in Mandarin Chinese, and an English translation appears on the screen. Extra vocabulary words related to food preparation are also presented.
Religions of the World - Hinduism
In this learning activity you'll identify the 10 countries with the largest Hindu populations.
Mandarin Chinese - Shopping for Groceries
In this animated activity, learners read and listen to a dialogue in Mandarin Chinese in a grocery store setting. The learner can then click on photos of fruits and vegetables to hear their pronunciation in Mandarin.
Welcome to the Classroom - Mandarin Chinese
In this interactive object, learners match Mandarin Chinese vocabulary words to items found in a classroom.
Circle of Familiars
By Gary Briggs-Deneen
In this learning activity you'll explain your placement of five people somewhere withing the circle of familiars chart.
European Union: Part 2
Students view maps and answer questions about the newest nine members of the European Union.
Mandarin Chinese - Asking for Directions
Learners read and listen to phrases in Mandarin Chinese that would be part of directions to common locations. Additional vocabulary words related to forms of transportation are also presented.
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.
Understanding Basic Sociology Terms: Culture
By Barbara Todd
In this learning activity you'll match introductory sociology terms on culture with their definition.
Chickens Around the World
In this learning activity you'll explore how different cultures cook chicken in a variety of traditional dishes.