Mannitol Salt Agar
By Kristine Snow
In this overview, students examine and identify mannitol positive and mannitol negative bacteria on mannitol salt agar.
Numerical Data Ordering
By Thomas Pomykalski
In this interactive object, learners read how to arrange numerical data manually by using ascending or descending order. They also practice arranging the data using a spreadsheet.
Spanish Conversation - Greetings in Mexico
By Wisc-Online
Spanish conversation instruction, by Fox Valley Technical College Spanish instructors. How two native speakers from Mexico would greet each other.
Sexual Harassment: Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment
By Therese Nemec
In this activity, you'll identify ways to prevent and address sexual harassment.
Law of Sines
By Roy Peterson
In this learning activity you'll apply the Law of Sines in the solution on an oblique triangle when provided with two angles and the side opposite one of the angles.
Vocabulary/Spelling Quiz
By Pamela West
The student sees a list of 30 of the most often misspelled words used in business. In one exercise, the student listens to each word and then keys in the spelling of that word. In the next exercise, the student matches synonyms.
Plural Nouns - Words Ending in "y"
By SWTC Communication Department
Students read about how to make the plural form of nouns that end in "y." They then complete an exercise.
Absolute Zero Temperature
By Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners view illustrations showing the direct dependence of the volume of a gas on temperature and consider the relationship between the Kelvin and Celsius temperature scales.
The Trapezoid
By Allen Reed, Douglas Jensen
In this interactive object, learners study the properties of a trapezoid and use a geometric formula to find its perimeter and area.
Organizing Sentences for a News Release
By Ann Del Ponte
In this learning activity you'll rewrite a news article into a news release.
Ions
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Ions are electrically charged particles obtained from an atom or from a chemically bonded group of atoms by adding or removing electrons. Eight examples illustrate the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in positive ions (cations) and in negative ions (anions).
Boiling Point of a Liquid
Learners examine how the boiling point increases with increasing pressure. An example from industry is given.
Group Discussion
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning object you'll review various types of groups as well as the concepts of rules and norms in groups.
Four Types of Communication in Conflict
In this activity, you will practice choosing assertive responses to conflict.
A Theoretical Analysis of Culture
By Deb DeRosso
In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of culture. A mind map and quiz questions are included.
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.
Grouped Numerical Frequency Distributions - Establishing Class Boundaries: Sixth in a Series
Learners follow steps to establish class boundaries and tally the data using a spreadsheet.
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.
Understanding The Interrelationship of Supply and Demand
By Dave Bunnow
In this learning object you'll examine the supply and demand curves and to demonstrate the effects on equilibrium price/quantity and on price ceilings and floors.
Circles in Circles
By Carol May
In this learning activity you'll discover how perception of size is influenced by what's surrounding an image.
Selection: The First Stage in the Perception Process (Screencast)
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll review the selection stage in the perception process and apply the information to complete an activity.
Building Relationships Through Active Listening
By VickyWeiland
Learners will examine the four steps to listen actively to improve relationships.
The Structure of an Atom
By Jill Larson
Students examine atomic structure and the octet rule.
Ideal Gas Law
In this interactive object, learners use the ideal gas law to solve a practice problem.
Costs and Benefits of Taxing to Pay for Lambeau Field
By Mary Ascher
In this learning activity you'll apply cost-benefit economics to a real world public taxation issue.