Diversity in 21st Century Work Teams
By Therese Nemec
Learners test their knowledge of demographics in the United States and in the world. Immediate feedback is provided.
Gerrymandering
By Mona Wenrich
Students read about the illegal practice of manipulating the boundaries of legislative districts for political gain. They then create their own gerrymandered districts in a drag and drop exercise.
Interest Groups: Economic
By Therese Nemec, Nancy McFadden, Deb DeRosso, Mike English
Students read about the different kinds of economic interest groups including business and trade associations, labor unions, agricultural organizations, and professional associations.
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.
The U.S. National Debt
By Barbara Laedtke
Learners examine how the National Debt occurs and trace its history from the time of the Revolutionary War through the present.
International Communication
By robin rathsack
In this learning activity you'll discover different communication styles from around the world.
The United States Congress
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of the roles and differences between the two Houses of Congress - the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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.
Lake Baikal
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll explore Russia's Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world.
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.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: People-Related Obstacles
The learner will identify barriers to critical thinking related to internal and external factors after viewing scenarios.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: Being Human
The learner will explore basic human limitations that create barriers to critical thinking including selective thinking, false memories, and perceptual limitations.
The Five Largest Rivers of Africa (Screencast)
In this screencast, we will identify the five largest rivers of Africa.
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.
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.
The Federal Reserve System
By Karyl Nicholson
Students read about the Federal Reserve System's structure and goals and the tools it uses to control the flow of money and credit in the economy. At the end of this activity, learners are asked to write how they would solve specific economic problems if they served on the Fed's Board of Governors.
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.
Understanding Basic Sociology Terms: Culture
By Barbara Todd
In this learning activity you'll match introductory sociology terms on culture with their definition.
Pacific Rim
Students read about the world's active volcanoes that make up the "Ring of Fire." In an interactive exercise, they locate these volcanoes on maps.
Seven Barriers to Listening
The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.
Understanding Voting Rates
Students examine how voting rates are determined and how those rates change depending upon the population being studied. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Horn of Africa
Students read about the countries that make up the Horn of Africa and locate them on a map.
Inflation
In this learning activity you'll describe inflation, its causes, and the negative consequences of it.
The Five Largest Deserts of the World
In this learning activity you'll explore the five largest deserts of the world.
A Rabbit or a Duck: An Ambiguous Figure
In this learning activity you'll discover how perception influences understanding.