An Overview of Pulmonary and Systemic Circulation
By Wendy Dusek
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine how blood flows through the heart and lungs. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Respiratory Basics
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine ventilation, external and internal respiration, and gas transport.
Transport Processes Requiring ATP
By Barbara Liang
In this animated object, students observe how ATP energy is used to move substances across the cell membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration and when something too large needs to get in or out of a cell.
How to Use a Microscope
Learners examine the function of each part of a microscope and follow step-by-step instructions on how to focus on a specimen. They also review the proper use and care of a microscope and test their knowledge in two drag-and-drop exercises.
Newton's First Law of Motion - Video
By Kim Ristow
The learner views several animations to study Newton's First Law of Motion, also known as "The Law of Inertia."
The Formation of Ester Bonds in the Synthesis of Lipids
By Richard Wilkosz
In this animated object, learners examine the formation of ester bonds in the synthesis of lipids using triglyceride biosynthesis as an example. Ester bond formation is described as a dehydration synthesis reaction.
Biomolecules - The Proteins
In this animated object, learners read an introduction to protein structure and function.
The Neuromuscular Junction
In this animated object, learners examine the major events that occur at the neuromuscular junction.
Diagramming Sentences
By Deborah Kunkle
Learners study the process used to diagram sentences, and then work through numerous exercises to test their knowledge.
The Stress Response
In this animated object, learners read a brief description of the roles of the hypothalamus, emotions, and adrenal secretions during the stress response.
Noise in the Communication Process
By Rosie Bunnow
In this activity, students practice recognizing the different types of noise in the communication process.
Microbial Flora in Body Sites
By Dawn Madl
In an interactive exercise, learners identify the human body sites that harbor a normal resident flora and the sites that are sterile.
Biomolecules: The Proteins (Video)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
Explore what proteins are, their structure, and their functions.
Eukaryotic Cells: Assembling the Cell
By Kristine Snow
In this interactive object, learners read the definitions of the parts of a cell and assemble a basic eukaryotic cell in a drag and drop exercise. A matching quiz involving cell terms and their definitions completes the activity.
Possessive Nouns
By Wanda Lay
In this learning activity you'll review possessive form of nouns. You'll demonstrate competency by typing in the correct response.
The Axial Skeleton: The Skull and the Rib Cage
In this animated object, learners examine the eight cranial bones, the fourteen facial bones, and the ribs.
Body Sections and Divisions of the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
In this animated activity, learners examine how organs are visualized in three dimensions. The terms “longitudinal,” “cross,” “transverse,” “horizontal,” and “sagittal” are defined. Students test their knowledge of the location of abdominal pelvic cavity organs in two drag-and-drop exercises.
The Cell: Passive Transport Diffusion (Video)
By Wisc-Online
Explore what passive transport diffusion is and how it moves water through a membrane.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Exercise
By Pamela West
In this learning activity you'll use Maslow's Hierarchy and choose which need is taking precedence and which is being sacrificed in each situation.
Tissue Identification
In this learning activity you'll review the structure and function of the different tissues of the human body.
Writing a Sentence Outline (Screencast)
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
In this screencast, you'll examine writing a sentence outline using complete sentences for headings, subheadings, main points, and subpoints.
The Perspectives of Psychology
By Therese Nemec
Students read about the six theoretical perspectives used to explore psychological events and do an interactive exercise.
Biomolecules: The Carbohydrates (Video)
Viewers watch an introduction to monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The processes for dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Fixed Oxidation State Cations
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners examine a table containing the names of common cations and anions.
Biomolecules - The Lipids (Video)
In this animated object, learners examine neutral fats, phospholipids, and cholesterol. The molecular formula and general function for each are shown.