The Corticospinal Tracts
By Barbara Liang
In this animated object, learners examine the major descending tracts of the nervous system. A matching exercise completes the activity.
Calculation of Atomic Weight from Isotopic Composition
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners examine the method for calculating the atomic weight of copper from the natural percent composition of each of its two isotopes.
Assessing the Social Impact of an Aging Population
By Jill Stiemsma
In this learning activity you'll relate statistics on aging in America to the functions and dysfunctions created by these demographic changes.
Nanotechnology: The Automobile
This learning object offers a brief summary of the impact of nanotechnology on automobile tires. Learners look at the future of cars, especially the safety and future of automobile tires.
The Triangle
By Allen Reed, Douglas Jensen
Learners examine the properties of a triangle and work practice problems to find a triangle's perimeter and area.
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
Intro to Outlook
By Jenner Reinke
Explore the Microsoft Office Suite, which is so much more than just email.
Language: Specific and Abstract
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll arrange words from abstract or general language to specific language.
The Vertebral Column
Learners read a brief description of the vertebral column and examine the distinctive features of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.
A Goose or a Hawk: An Ambiguous Figure
By Carol May
In this learning activity you'll discover how the visual perception concept influences your understanding of ambiguous figures.
Lewis Dot Structures of Covalent Compounds
By Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
In this interactive and animated object, students distribute the valence electrons in simple covalent molecules with one central atom. Six rules are followed to show the bonding and nonbonding electrons in Lewis dot structures. The process is well illustrated with eight worked examples and two interactive practice problems.
Demand Characteristics: A Pitfall in Research
By Therese Nemec
Students read about the phenomenon of people trying to do their best to be good subjects when participating in research.
Six-Pointed Figure
In this learning activity you'll discover how the concept of unstable figures influences your perception of an image.
Plural Nouns: Words Ending in "o"
By SWTC Communication Department
Students review the rule for pluralizing nouns ending in the letter "o." They then complete an exercise.
The United States Congress
By Therese Nemec, Nancy McFadden, Deb DeRosso, Mike English
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.
Developing a Budget for the U.S. Government
By Jen Bero
Learners follow the step-by-step process the U.S. Government uses for creating the federal budget. The topics of budget surpluses and deficits and the federal deficit are covered.
Acid-Base Reactions (Screencast)
Learners view several movie clips that demonstrate the use of an indicator to follow the neutralization reaction that occurs when an acid and a base are mixed. Students test their knowledge in a series of questions. Immediate feedback is given.
Freedom of Religion - Supreme Court Case: Lynch v. Donnelly
In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.
A Theoretical Analysis of Race and Ethnicity
By Deb DeRosso
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.
The Area Under the Standard Normal Distribution
By Jolene Hartwick
In this learning activity you'll identify and calculate the area under the normal curve specified by given z-scores.
The Constitution of the United States of America Quiz
Learners test their knowledge of the framework of the U.S. government in this 13-question quiz.
Free Exercise of Religion - U.S. Supreme Court Case: Wisconsin v. Yoder
Inflation
By Karyl Nicholson
In this learning activity you'll describe inflation, its causes, and the negative consequences of it.
Constructing a Graph
By Nicole Paplham
In this learning activity you'll construct and label a graph.
The Cube
Learners study the properties of a cube and use geometric formulas to find volume and surface area.