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 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.
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.
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 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
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
The Five Pillars of Islam
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll review the five Muslim beliefs.
Culture Assimilation Patterns
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.
A Theoretical Analysis of Government
In the interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of government.
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.
European Economic Community: Part 1
In this learning activity you'll explore how the European Economic Community get started.
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.
Interpreting Line Graphs
In this learning activity you'll analyze line graphs and answer questions about the information shown.
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.
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.
Dimensions of Family Structure
In this learning activity you'll explore family structure then enter terms in a grid identifying if that family structure is determined by females, males, or both.
Assessing the Significance of Agents of Socialization
In this learning object you'll explore how agents of socialization shape a person's life and you'll map the significant events, places, and people that have shaped your life.
Multiculturalism and Public Schools
By Abbey Casper-Curtis
In this learning activity you'll analyze four newspaper editorial submissions and formulate your own letter.
Assessing the Social Impact of an Aging Population
In this learning activity you'll relate statistics on aging in America to the functions and dysfunctions created by these demographic changes.
Assessing the Importance of Socialization in Abusive Families
In this learning activity you'll analyze two articles, "Boot Camp Killer" and "The Story of Us," and answer questions based on how the characters were affected by their abusive families.
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.
Relationships With Parents: A Model of Shifting…
In this learning activity, you'll discuss shifting perceptions of parents at different life stages.
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.