Conversion Between Mass and Moles of an Element (Screencast)
By Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Atomic weights are used to convert the mass of a sample into the number of moles of the element in the sample and vice versa. Four examples are provided for practice.
THE ACCOUNTING EQUATION: All You Need to Know in 4 Minutes
By Dan O'Brien
With this highly entertaining four-minute animation, learners can visualize the basics of accounting.
Religions of the World
By Therese Nemec
In this learning activity you'll analyzes the structures and processes of religion within a global context.
Parasite Matching Exercises
By Elizabeth Yoon
Learners match the names of parasitic organisms to the diseases they cause and the modes of transmission.
Fungal Disease Matching Exercises
By Marise Hussey
Learners test their knowledge of fungal diseases by completing six exercises.
Thinking About the Topic: Free Writing
By Deborah Seline
In this learning activity you'll create a free writing document on a topic.
The Regular Square Pyramid
By Allen Reed, Douglas Jensen
Learners study the properties of a regular square pyramid and use geometric formulas to find volume and surface area.
The Right Circular Cone
Learners study the properties of a right circular cone and use geometric formulas to find volume and surface area.
Tricky Communication Situations: Analyzing the Situation
By Marilyn Carien
In this learning activity you'll examine strategies to help you deal with tricky personal and business communication situations.
Gift Giving Around the World
By Virginia Kirsch
Giving gifts is an important part of conducting business around the world. Learners read about the kinds of gifts that are welcomed in various cultures, and which are not. A quiz completes the activity.
A Biological Example of Water Solubility
By Jill Larson
In this animated object, students examine the role that the solubility of water plays in various biological functions.
Sexual Harassment: Separating Fact from Fiction
In this activity, you'll distinguish between sexual harassment facts and fiction.
What's Your Time Worth?
By Mary Ascher
You'll practice calculating your time with regards to the economic concepts of scarcity and choice and positive vs. normative economics.
Virus Matching Exercises
By Kristine Snow
Learners complete two exercises. In the first quiz, they divide viruses into two categories: RNA and DNA. They later match each virus with the disease it causes.
Decision Making Methods
By robin rathsack
In this learning activity you'll complete eight methods of making decisions by identifying advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Key Terms on Motivation
In this learning activity you'll match definitions of motivational terms with terms and concepts found in a puzzle.
Time and Punctuality Around the World
Students view a world map and click on a country or continent to read about how the people there view time. A brief quiz concludes the activity.
Concluding Your Speech
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
In this learning activity you'll review a conclusion and decide how effectively it summarized a speech. You'll also gain some tips for writing your own speech conclusion.
Vectors in Polar Form
By Jolene Hartwick
In this learning activity you'll place given vectors in correct positions on the Cartesian coordinate system.
Examining the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment
In this learning activity you'll read about efforts to prevent the government from interfering with citizens' rights to practice their religious beliefs.
A Theoretical Analysis of Sports
By Deb DeRosso
In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of sports. A mind map and quiz questions are included.
What's the Context?
By Rosie Bunnow
In this learning activity you'll differentiate between the five contexts affecting communication.
Macroscale vs. Nanoscale
By Karen Nordell
In this colorful, interactive object, learners examine how materials on the nanoscale compare with those on the macroscale. The focus is on the difference between macroscale and nanoscale gold in both color and melting point.
Numerical Curiosities: Part 4
By Jeganathan Sriskandarajah
In this fourth part in a series, learners follow the steps of the “mathemagician” to examine three numerical curiosities: Be a Psychic by Predicting Birthdays, Predict a Card with Mind Reading, and Predict the Three Die Values Your Opponent Has Rolled. Learners will also study palindromic numbers and look at two alphametric puzzles.
Business Cards Around the World
Students read about the use of business cards in various countries and the customs that Americans should follow when presenting a card in those parts of the world.