Horn of Africa
By Virginia Kirsch
Students read about the countries that make up the Horn of Africa and locate them on a map.
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
Understanding Basic Sociology Terms: Culture
By Barbara Todd
In this learning activity you'll match introductory sociology terms on culture with their definition.
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.
Understanding The Interrelationship of Supply and Demand
By Dave Bunnow
In this learning object you'll examine the supply and demand curves and to demonstrate the effects on equilibrium price/quantity and on price ceilings and floors.
Cubes or Bricks: An Unstable Figure
By Carol May
In this learning activity you'll discover how the visual perception concept influences your understanding of unstable figures.
Similar Squares
In this learning activity you'll discover how visual perception of size is influenced by what's surrounding an image.
Folded Paper: An Unstable Figure
Interactions With Customers
By Kathy Lich
In this learning activity you'll examine the difference between two types of interactions with customers, encounters and relationships.
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.
Who Votes in America?
By Barbara Laedtke
In this interactive object, learners identify common characteristics of people who are likely to vote.
Developing a Budget for the U.S. Government
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.
Inflation
By Karyl Nicholson
In this learning activity you'll describe inflation, its causes, and the negative consequences of it.
Six-Pointed Figure
In this learning activity you'll discover how the concept of unstable figures influences your perception of an image.
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.
Religions of the World - Hinduism
By Therese Nemec
In this learning activity you'll identify the 10 countries with the largest Hindu populations.
Religions of the World - Buddhism
In this learning activity you'll analyze the structures of Buddhism and identifies the countries with the largest Buddhist populations.
The First Amendment: Interpretations of the Establishment Clause
In this learning activity you'll review three interpretations regarding the separation of church and state.
International Exchange Rates
By Steve Anderson
In this learning activity you'll calculate exchange rates to determine the impact of prices of exports and imports.
Lake Baikal
In this learning activity you'll explore Russia's Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world.
Where Is Afghanistan?
Students read about Afghanistan and view maps. They also answer questions about the country and its neighbors.
Identifying Landmarks on a Street Map
Students use a map of Chicago to find their way to the Museum of Science and Industry. The activity offers practice in identifying directions on a map. A quiz completes the activity.
The U.S. National Debt
Learners examine how the National Debt occurs and trace its history from the time of the Revolutionary War through the present.
Double Trouble With Listening
Learn about the seven common barriers of listening and evaluate a conversation using the barriers.
The United States Congress
By Therese Nemec, Nancy McFadden, Deb DeRosso, Mike English
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.