Learning About Multiple Intelligences in the Land of Oz (Screencast)
By Therese Nemec
In this screencast, students read about the seven types of intelligence identified by psychologist Dr. Howard Gardner. They then review the type(s) of intelligence of each character in the Land of Oz.
Key Terms on Motivation
By robin rathsack
In this learning activity you'll match definitions of motivational terms with terms and concepts found in a puzzle.
A Theoretical Analysis of Education
By Deb DeRosso
In this interactive object, learners examine a mind map depicting manifest and latent functions of education. Quiz questions complete the activity.
Freedom of Religion - Supreme Court Case: Zorach v. Clauson
In this learning activity you'll review facts and interpretations, determines a verdict, and responds to questions.
Mandarin Chinese - Making an Appointment with the Doctor
By Pao-Mi Wei
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.
Stress Plan
By Kathy Lich
In this learning activity you'll respond to questions regarding stress and design a journal to monitor their stressors.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
In this learning activity you'll list three decisions and the methods you used when making your decisions. You'll also learn about decision making methods.
Interest Groups: Civil and Constitutional Rights
By Therese Nemec, Nancy McFadden, Deb DeRosso, Mike English
Students read about the different kinds of civil/constitutional rights interest groups and answer multiple-choice questions.
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.
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.
Identifying Stress in Your Life
In this learning activity you'll apply knowledge about eustress to high and low stressors in your life.
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.
Decision Making Methods
In this learning activity you'll complete eight methods of making decisions by identifying advantages and disadvantages of each method.
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.
Lake Baikal
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll explore Russia's Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world.
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.
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.
Problem Solving with SWOT
By Rosie Bunnow
Learners create and analyze a SWOT diagram showing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for their work or personal lives.
A Theoretical Analysis of Health
In this interactive object, learners examine a mind map depicting manifest and latent functions of health. Quiz questions complete the activity.
Model of Memory
In this learning activity you'll apply chunking to memory formation and retrieval. You'll test your ability to memorize a series of numbers with and without the chunking method.
Free Exercise of Religion - U.S. Supreme Court Case: Wisconsin v. Yoder
In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.
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.
Seven Barriers to Listening
The learner will identify common barriers to effective listening.
World Maps
This learning object presents the seven continents and four oceans. Three different world maps are provided.
Exploring the Realities of the American Family
Discover the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the American family.