Marvel Saw: Interactive Programming - Manual Mode
By Dave Hoffman
In this simulation, learners follow a series of steps to operate the Marvel Saw PCII in the manual mode. This activity includes a video clip.
Cardiac Risk Factors
By Ann Jadin
Learners categorize cardiac risk factors and match the signs and symptoms of cardiac distress with the correct terms.
Organizing Sentences for a News Release
By Ann Del Ponte
In this learning activity you'll rewrite a news article into a news release.
Reactive Power
By Terry Bartelt
Students read an explanation of reactive power in a power distribution system involving motors, generators and transformers. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Criminal Law Process
By Jody Cooper
Learners follow a timeline of the criminal law process, clicking on the steps to read descriptions of them. A quiz completes the activity.
Inductors (Description and Examples)
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners read a description of inductors and view examples of inductors in series and in parallel.
Class 2 Levers: Force Input Angles
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Learners use trigonometry to calculate angular input forces involving Class 2 mechanical levers.
The Diac
In this animated object, learners examine the fundamental operation of a diac including how it is turned on and turned off. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The 555 Astable Multivibrator
Learners observe the animated operation of an astable mulivibrator using a 555 IC (integrated circuit) chip and external components.
The Parts of a Wheelchair (Screencast)
By Patricia Holz
In this screencast, students view a basic wheelchair and identify its parts.
General Machine Safety Considerations
By Kelly Curran
This text document lists 27 safety items to consider in a machine shop.
Micrometer Adjustment
In this document you'll review the micrometer adjustments.
Single-Phase Motors: Introduction to Phase-Splitting
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners will understand how the interaction of the armature magnetic field and the rotating stator field cause the rotor of a single-phase AC motor to turn.
Tips for Completing Welding Assignments
By Jessie Jelinski
In this learning activity you'll gain tips for successfully completing welding assignments.
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #8
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
What Is a Wiki?
By Dean Lodes
Learners read about the strengths and weaknesses of this Web communication tool.
Designing a Reciprocation Circuit
This animated lesson an exercise that enables students to design a ladder logic circuit using a drag-drop function to cause the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.
Lathe Project: Lock Collars
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Nanotechnology: In the Beginning
By Weldon Faull
Learners listen to a lecture given during the early days of nanotechnology titled, “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom.” Dr. Richard Feynman made the presentation to the American Physical Society on December 29, 1959. Animation makes this lecture fun to absorb.
The Imaging Pathology Game Show!
By Kay Parish
Using a game show format, learners test their knowledge of various pathologies as organized by body system.
Document Design
By David Wehmeyer
Students read guidelines for document design, format, and layout. They then type sentences into a textbox and use the techniques discussed to produce a well-designed document.
The Accounting Profession
By Lynette Teal
Learners read about the various organizations that assist accountants and set standards and procedures.
Mechanical Reasoning Assessment Examples
By Marie Hechimovich
Learners solve two sample problems for a mechanical reasoning assessment.
The Law of Color
By Joan Kornitz
In this animated object, students examine the shades that result from mixing primary and secondary colors. Color tone and level are also defined.
Tracing Logic Circuit Signals
Learners follow steps to trace logic signals from the inputs of several interconnecting logic gates to one output.