A Theoretical Analysis of Socialization
By Deb DeRosso
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.
Demand Characteristics: A Pitfall in Research
By Therese Nemec
Students read about the phenomenon of people trying to do their best to be good subjects when participating in research.
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.
Coastal West and Central Africa
By Virginia Kirsch
Students read about the countries of West and Central Africa and identify them on a map.
Assessing the Social Impact of an Aging Population
By Jill Stiemsma
In this learning activity you'll relate statistics on aging in America to the functions and dysfunctions created by these demographic changes.
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.
The THINK Principle
By Andrea Krabbe, Rosie Bunnow
Learners are shown questions to ask themselves before they speak. They evaluate three responses according to the criteria presented. This activity has audio content.
A Goose or a Hawk: An Ambiguous Figure
By Carol May
In this learning activity you'll discover how the visual perception concept influences your understanding of ambiguous figures.
Six-Pointed Figure
In this learning activity you'll discover how the concept of unstable figures influences your perception of an image.
Greenland
In this learning activity you'll quiz yourself about Greenland by answering questions about the people, the land, and the economy.
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
Religions of the World
In this learning activity you'll analyzes the structures and processes of religion within a global context.
Free Exercise of Religion - U.S. Supreme Court Case: Wisconsin v. Yoder
In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.
Constructing a Graph
By Nicole Paplham
In this learning activity you'll construct and label a graph.
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.
South Asia - The Asian Subcontinent (Screencast)
Students identify and locate the seven countries on the Asian Subcontinent.
What's Your Time Worth?
By Mary Ascher
You'll practice calculating your time with regards to the economic concepts of scarcity and choice and positive vs. normative economics.
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.
Developing a Budget for the U.S. Government
By Jen Bero
Learners follow the step-by-step process the U.S. Government uses for creating the federal budget. The topics of budget surpluses and deficits and the federal deficit are covered.
Who Votes in America?
By Barbara Laedtke
In this interactive object, learners identify common characteristics of people who are likely to vote.
Understanding the Stages of Learning
By Beth Dailey
Students test their understanding of the five stages of learning.
Where Is Bolivia?
In this learning activity you'll review a map of South America and read about Bolivia.
Inflation
By Karyl Nicholson
In this learning activity you'll describe inflation, its causes, and the negative consequences of it.
Employability Essentials -- Think Critically and Creatively
By VickyWeiland
Being a critical and creative thinker is essential in today’s workplace. It’s also crucial to your career success, regardless of your field or your position. Employers are looking for employees who can creatively problem solve to find answers that are best for both employees and the company.
Decision Making Methods
By robin rathsack
In this learning activity you'll complete eight methods of making decisions by identifying advantages and disadvantages of each method.