The Symbolic Interaction Theoretical Approach
By Deb DeRosso
In this interactive object, learners view a mind map of the symbolic interaction Approaches and answer questions about communication and symbols.
The Structural-Functional Theoretical Approach
In this interactive object, learners view a mind map of the structural-functional Approaches and quiz themselves about the manifest and latent functions and the dysfunctions of social patterns.
The Social-Conflict Theoretical Approach
Learners view a mind map of the social-conflict Approaches and answer questions about the inequalities, competition, and power found in social structures.
The Perception Process (Screencast)
By Mary Brignall
In this screencast you'll define how perception influences your world view and learn the elements of the perception process.
The Five Pillars of Islam
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll review the five Muslim beliefs.
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
Socialization: The Process of Becoming Ourselves
By Carol May
In this learning activity you'll review socialization and agents of socialization and create your own lifeline.
Socialization: Lifeline
In this learning activity you'll create your own lifeline and realize important events that helped shape who you are today.
Self-Perception Exercise
By Kathy Henning
In this learning activity you'll write about your attributes and analyze their perception of their abilities, roles, personality, beliefs, and goals.
Scenario: House for Sale
By Rosie Bunnow
Learners put themselves in the place of people new to a community. They listen to a woman describing potential neighbors and make judgments about what they’ve heard. They then learn more about the same people and decide if their initial judgments were accurate. This activity has audio content.
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.
Relationships With Parents: A Model of Shifting…
In this learning activity, you'll discuss shifting perceptions of parents at different life stages.
Primary and Secondary Group Identification
The student reviews primary and secondary groups and takes a short quiz.
Pie Charts/ Basic Social Studies (Video)
By Barbara Laedtke
Students interpret pie chart information and identify the parts of a chart in an interactive exercise.
Perception - Understanding the World Around You
By VickyWeiland
Learn the definition of perception, its process and how it affects communication
Multiculturalism and Public Schools
By Abbey Casper-Curtis
In this learning activity you'll analyze four newspaper editorial submissions and formulate your own letter.
More Than Words
Learners listen to five statements and then enter comments about each message’s tone, inflection, and pauses. This activity has audio content.
Line Graphs
Learners read an explanation of line graphs and demonstrate their knowledge of the parts of a graph in an interactive exercise.
Interpreting Line Graphs
In this learning activity you'll analyze line graphs and answer questions about the information shown.
Inequities of Gender
You'll answer a list of questions based on their gender then answer the same questions as if you were born the opposite gender.
How to Really Be a Millionaire
By Jill Stiemsma
In this learning activity you'll play "How to Really Be a Millionaire" to learn the basics of accumulating wealth.
Exploring the Realities of the American Family
Discover the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the American family.
Exploring the Realities of Life As a Refugee
In this learning activity, you'll analyze a poem written by a refugee to answer four short questions.
European Union: Part 3
Learners identify the countries waiting to be admitted to the European Union. A map exercise completes the activity.
European Economic Community: Part 1
In this learning activity you'll explore how the European Economic Community get started.