Religions of the World
By Therese Nemec
In this learning activity you'll analyzes the structures and processes of religion within a global context.
Shaking Hands Around the World
By Virginia Kirsch
Students read about the greeting customs of people in different parts of the world and take a short quiz.
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.
Gift Giving Around the World
Giving gifts is an important part of conducting business around the world. Learners read about the kinds of gifts that are welcomed in various cultures, and which are not. A quiz completes the activity.
A Theoretical Analysis of Race and Ethnicity
By Deb DeRosso
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.
Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary for the Parts of the Human Body
By Pao-Mi Wei
Using 10 views of the male and female body, learners match Mandarin Chinese words to the body parts they identify. After the part has been correctly named, learners click on the Mandarin Chinese term to hear it pronounced. This activity is particularly helpful for health care professionals.
Diversity in 21st Century Work Teams
Learners test their knowledge of demographics in the United States and in the world. Immediate feedback is provided.
North American and East Asian Customs
In this learning activity you'll discover different cultural traditions between East Asian people and North Americans.
International Communication
By robin rathsack
In this learning activity you'll discover different communication styles from around the world.
Mandarin Chinese - Making an Appointment with the Doctor
In this animated activity, the learner listens to a dialogue in which a caller speaks with a receptionist to make a doctor’s appointment. The learner can then click on a number of medical terms to hear their pronunciation in Mandarin Chinese.
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.
Understanding Basic Sociology Terms: Culture
By Barbara Todd
In this learning activity you'll match introductory sociology terms on culture with their definition.
Chickens Around the World
In this learning activity you'll explore how different cultures cook chicken in a variety of traditional dishes.
Families Around the World
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for life expectancy, marriage, divorce, and births.
Mandarin Chinese - Shopping for Groceries
In this animated activity, learners read and listen to a dialogue in Mandarin Chinese in a grocery store setting. The learner can then click on photos of fruits and vegetables to hear their pronunciation in Mandarin.
Religions of the World - Christianity
In this learning activity you'll identify the counties with the largest Christian populations.
Welcome to the Classroom - Mandarin Chinese
In this interactive object, learners match Mandarin Chinese vocabulary words to items found in a classroom.
Welcome to the Classroom - Spanish
By Bonnie Tomlin
In this interactive object, learners match Spanish vocabulary words to items found in a classroom.
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.
Religions of the World - Hinduism
In this learning activity you'll identify the 10 countries with the largest Hindu populations.
Religions of the World - Judaism
In this learning activity you'll use a map to identify the 10 countries with the largest populations of Jewish people.
Mandarin Chinese - Asking for Directions
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.
Mandarin Chinese - Chinese Currency
The learner reads a brief explanation of how to use Mandarin Chinese monetary terms in formal and colloquial speech. The learner can then click on a term to listen to its pronunciation and see its value.
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.
Families Around the World - Marriage Rates
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for marriage.