Primary and Secondary Group Identification
By Carol May
The student reviews primary and secondary groups and takes a short quiz.
The Structural-Functional Theoretical Approach
By Deb DeRosso
In this interactive object, learners view a mind map of the structural-functional Approaches and quiz themselves about the manifest and latent functions and the dysfunctions of social patterns.
The Perception Process (Screencast)
By Mary Brignall
In this screencast you'll define how perception influences your world view and learn the elements of the perception process.
Perception - Understanding the World Around You
By VickyWeiland
Learn the definition of perception, its process and how it affects communication
The Five Pillars of Islam
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll review the five Muslim beliefs.
Line Graphs
By Barbara Laedtke
Learners read an explanation of line graphs and demonstrate their knowledge of the parts of a graph in an interactive exercise.
Assessing the Significance of Agents of Socialization
By Jill Stiemsma
In this learning object you'll explore how agents of socialization shape a person's life and you'll map the significant events, places, and people that have shaped your life.
A Theoretical Analysis of Religion
In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of religion. A mind map and quiz questions are included.
Pie Charts/ Basic Social Studies (Video)
Students interpret pie chart information and identify the parts of a chart in an interactive exercise.
The Symbolic Interaction Theoretical Approach
In this interactive object, learners view a mind map of the symbolic interaction Approaches and answer questions about communication and symbols.
A Theoretical Analysis of Socialization
In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of socialization. A mind map and quiz questions are included.
Responding with Sensitivity
By Kedron Wiersgalla
In this learning activity you'll use critical thinking skills to rewrite appropriate responses to potentially sensitive words and phrases.
The Development of the Self-Concept (Screencast)
By Tom Luke
In this screencast, we'll review the role of significant others in the development of the self-concept
Assessing the Social Impact of an Aging Population
In this learning activity you'll relate statistics on aging in America to the functions and dysfunctions created by these demographic changes.
Culture Assimilation Patterns
The student reads definitions of four basic assimilation patterns in American society and creates a model for each by clicking and dragging building blocks. The student also writes a brief explanation of each new model.
Assessing the Importance of Socialization in Abusive Families
In this learning activity you'll analyze two articles, "Boot Camp Killer" and "The Story of Us," and answer questions based on how the characters were affected by their abusive families.
A Theoretical Analysis of Race and Ethnicity
In the interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of race and ethnicity. Learners also answer multiple-choice questions.
A Theoretical Analysis of Government
In the interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of government.
A Theoretical Analysis of Social Stratification
In this interactive object, learners examine a mind map of social stratification. Quiz questions complete the activity.
A Theoretical Analysis of Sports
In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of sports. A mind map and quiz questions are included.
Interpreting Line Graphs
In this learning activity you'll analyze line graphs and answer questions about the information shown.
A Theoretical Analysis of Culture
In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of culture. A mind map and quiz questions are included.
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.
Relationships With Parents: A Model of Shifting…
By Kathy Henning
In this learning activity, you'll discuss shifting perceptions of parents at different life stages.
A Theoretical Analysis of Gender Stratification
In this interactive object, learners examine a mind map of gender stratification. Quiz questions complete the activity.