Review - Drill Press Accessories and Procedures
By Kelly Curran
This review tests the student's knowledge of drill press accessories and procedures.
Lathe Lubrication
This document gives an overview of lathe lubrication.
Lathes: Groove & Thread Relieving
This document is a visual and text description of grooving and thread relieving on a lathe.
Lathes: Turning Stainless Steel
This document is a visual and text description of turning stainless steel on a lathe.
BCD-to-Seven Segment Decoder
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners will understand how binary-coded decimal information is decoded and used to drive a seven-segment display.
Fundamentals of a DC Motor
Learners study the interaction between the conductors of the stator and the armature inside a DC motor, which causes the shaft to rotate. A short quiz completes the activity.
Relative Permeability
By Terry Bartelt
This learning activity presents information on how the type of material used for the core material of an inductor affects the inductors value in henries.
Ammco Brake Lathe Controls
By Bill Heesaker
In this animated activity, learners examine the various controls that operate an Ammco brake lathe.
Effective Assessment
By Jonathan Iwanski
Users view effective and ineffective methods of assessing a task. Flight training is used as an example of an area that needs authentic assessment.
Scenario: Returning the Call
By Rosie Bunnow
DC/AC I: Unit 10 Sample Exam
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners answer eight questions about capacitors. Help pages are available.
TI-86 Scientific Calculator: The Simultaneous Equation Solver
Students follow step-by-step instructions to learn how to use the SIMULT function on this scientific calculator.
Phonics and Whole Language
By Leanne Healy, Dawn Matott
In this interactive object, learners examine terminology dealing with phonics and whole language and identify the different types of activities that would be seen in a phonics-based or whole language classroom. Part of this activity has audio.
Internal Circuits of an Inductive Proximity Sensor
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of various circuits that are internal to the inductive proximity sensor.
Lathe Project: Boring with a Steady Rest
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
The Endocrine Medication Game Show!
By Ramona Rasmussen
Learners answer questions about medication from a game board with the headings "Pituitary," "Thyroid," and "Adrenal." Up to three people can play at one time. Contestants "buzz in" their answers to accumulate points.
Oscilloscope Coupling Switch
Learners read a description of the function of the coupling switch on an oscilloscope and how its setting affects measurements of DC, AC, and combined voltages. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Abstract Reasoning Assessment Examples
By Marie Hechimovich
Learners solve two sample problems for an abstract reasoning assessment.
Programming Hurco Controller – CNC
By Dave Hoffman
In this learning activity you'll practice operating the Hurco Controller in the CNC mode.
Saw - Marvel - PCII - Clearing a Job
The student learns how to delete a job after it is programmed in the Marvel PCII.
The Importance of Attire
By Dawn Matott
Learners read about the types of clothing considered appropriate for a school setting. This activity is designed for students enrolled in an instructional assistant program.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Non-Inverting Amplifier
Students are introduced to the non-inverting amplifier configuration. The formulas for closed loop gain and bandwidth are shown, and an example is given.
Pressure Measurement Scales (Screencast)
Learners compare the three scales used in pressure measurements: gage, absolute, and vacuum. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Converting Rotational Velocity to Linear Velocity (Screencast)
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Students view an example of how to convert rotational velocity to linear velocity. They then work practice problems.
Name Servers
In this learning activity you'll explore the process that servers follow to take a name entered on a computer browser and convert it to an IP address.