Statics - Trig: Law of Cosines Using a TI-86 Calculator
By Steve Whitmoyer
In this interactive and animated object, learners apply the Law of Cosines to determine forces using a TI-86 calculator.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Using Complex Numbers
By Patrick Hoppe
This primer introduces the student to the correct method of entering complex numbers into a TI-86 calculator.
Word Problems in Basic Mechanics
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Learners solve word problems involving basic mechanical principles such as torque, horsepower, work, and power. Students who have problems with a particular word problem may try it again with a different set of numbers.
Synchronous Speed of an AC Motor
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated and interactive object, learners study the synchronous rotational speed of the magnetic field created by the stator of an AC Motor.
Writing a Mission Statement
By Ann Heidkamp
The learner explores the purpose of organizational mission statements and practices writing a statement that contains the four elements outlined.
Layout Project : V-Block Clamps
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll review a drawing and steps to complete an activity.
Public Policy and Aging
By Ann Jadin
Learners read definitions of terms related to legal, insurance, and advocacy issues regarding the elderly. At the end of the activity, learners test their knowledge in three matching exercises. Some of the programs and groups discussed are Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, long-term care insurance, OBRA, SSI, and CWAG.
Wheatstone Bridge Application
In this animated activity, students view how the Wheatstone bridge is used to activate a temperature alarm. A short quiz completes the lesson.
The Three-Way Switching Circuit
In this animated object, learners examine the mechanical configuration of a three-way switch and how it operates in a circuit. They also view diagrams showing the use of an ohmmeter to determine the electrical connections.
DC Circuit Analysis: The Series Circuit
Learners examine a general approach to solving for the current through, the voltage across, and the power dissipated by each resistor in a series DC circuit. A three-resistor series circuit is used as an example.
Kanban
By Weldon Faull
Learners read how kanban is used in production control.
Testing a Hydraulic Pump
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
Learners follow an animated test procedure to determine if the parts of a hydraulic pump are worn.
Capillary Dynamics (Screencast)
By Jeannie McClennon-Leong
In this screencast, learners examine the movement of fluid within the vascular system.
Chemical Hair Bonds: The Hydrogen Bond (Screencast)
By Eileen Bouchard
In this screencast, learners examine the properties of the hydrogen bond and how the bond changes when hair is shampooed or styled.
Sizing an Interior Grease Interceptor (Screencast)
By Randy Lorge
Learners follow steps to size an interior grease interceptor in a plumbing system that is collecting deleterious materials from a commercial kitchen sink. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Clothing and Safety Equipment for the Machine Shop
This document lists the safety equipment to be used in the machine shop.
Cardiac Marker Case Studies
By Dennis Schmidt
The learner will learn how to understand, interpret, and correlate cardiac marker test results.
Calculating Belt Velocity and Horsepower
In this interactive object, learners are given the RPM, the pulley diameter, and the force, and proceed to calculate belt velocity and horsepower.
Firewalls: Packet Filters
By Joseph Wetzel, Douglas Tabbutt
In this learning activity you'll create a packet filter.
The Twelve Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Following a "cut the fat" theme, learners click on 12 drawings of pigs to read about the principles of lean manufacturing.
You Be the Judge: Legal Components of Health Care
By Luci Gunderson
In this interactive object, learners consider three situations involving patient care. They then decide what legal principles are involved.
Lathe Project: Screw Jack Body (Internal Thread Cutting)
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Creating Appropriate Graphics - Memo or Fax
By David Wehmeyer
In this learning activity you'll interpret phone messages to create a fax or a memo.
Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
Learners study animations to see the connection between temperature and resistance as they examine the operation of an RTD. A table is used to convert resistance readings to the corresponding temperatures. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Formation of Radial and Concentric Fractures in Glass (Screencast)
By Ronald Groffy
in this screencast, learners examine the formation of radial and concentric fractures as an object breaks a pane of glass.