Barriers to Critical Thinking: Being Human
By Therese Nemec
The learner will explore basic human limitations that create barriers to critical thinking including selective thinking, false memories, and perceptual limitations.
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.
Employability Essentials - Adapt to Change
By VickyWeiland
You will understand why having the ability to adapt to change is an essential employment skill.
Overcoming Barriers to Critical Thinking: People-Related Obstacles
The learner will identify techniques to use to overcome people-related barriers to critical thinking.
Mandarin Chinese - Asking for Directions
By Pao-Mi Wei
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.
Take Initiative to Live Your Values
By Barbara Liang
Learners identify their values in a drag-and-drop exercise and read about the importance of taking initiative to move from scapegoating to accepting personal responsibility.
The Five Pillars of Islam
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll review the five Muslim beliefs.
Maintaining a Positive Attitude
Learners consider steps for dealing constructively with criticism and conflict. This object includes a drag-and-drop exercise.
Freedom of Religion - Supreme Court Case: Lynch v. Donnelly
In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.
Freedom of Religion
In this learning activity you'll examine the meaning of the term "freedom of religion" and answers questions about the First Amendment.
The Constitution of the United States of America Quiz
By Jen Bero
Learners test their knowledge of the framework of the U.S. government in this 13-question quiz.
U.S. Supreme Court Case: Lemon v. Kurtzman
In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations of this court case, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.
Jurisdiction Challenge
By Jody Cooper
Learners test their knowledge of jurisdiction issues by matching case scenarios to the correct court. The cases involve the following courts: Circuit, Small Claims, Probate, District, Bankruptcy, State Appellate Court, Wisconsin Supreme Court, and U.S. Supreme Courthouse.
Culture Assimilation Patterns
By Carol May
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.
International Communication
By robin rathsack
In this learning activity you'll discover different communication styles from around the world.
The Judiciary Quiz
By Deb DeRosso, Mike English
In this learning activity you'll match the different responsibilities of the federal court system with the appropriate federal court.
North American and East Asian Customs
In this learning activity you'll discover different cultural traditions between East Asian people and North Americans.
A Theoretical Analysis of Government
By Deb DeRosso
In the interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of government.
Understanding Political Cartoons
By Barbara Laedtke
In this learning activity you'll analyze political cartoons following a two-step process to unlock their meaning.
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.
Time and Punctuality Around the World
Students view a world map and click on a country or continent to read about how the people there view time. A brief quiz concludes the activity.
Shaking Hands Around the World
Students read about the greeting customs of people in different parts of the world and take a short quiz.
Lake Baikal
In this learning activity you'll explore Russia's Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world.
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.
The Five Largest Deserts of the World
In this learning activity you'll explore the five largest deserts of the world.