Confusing Words--Coarse, Course
By Rosie Bunnow
The student reviews definitions of coarse/course and completes a practice exercise.
Oxidation States of Ions
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners examine the periodic table to identify metallic elements that have either fixed or variable oxidation states.
Outward/Inward
By Carol May
In this learning activity you'll discover how visual perception is influenced by what's surrounding an image.
Electromagnetic Radiation (Screencast)
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the inverse proportionality of wavelength and frequency and their relationship to the speed of light.
Topic Selection (Screencast)
By Gretchen Grimm
In this learning activity you'll create a focused speech topic by using a focused pyramid.
Psychology and Research
By Therese Nemec
Students read about the scientific method and the three main types of research. They enter their answers to questions on the screen.
Inequities of Gender
By Deb DeRosso
You'll answer a list of questions based on their gender then answer the same questions as if you were born the opposite gender.
Self-Perception Exercise
By Kathy Henning
In this learning activity you'll write about your attributes and analyze their perception of their abilities, roles, personality, beliefs, and goals.
Stress Plan
By Kathy Lich
In this learning activity you'll respond to questions regarding stress and design a journal to monitor their stressors.
Storytelling
By Marilyn Carien
In this learning activity you'll practice writing a story with specific and interesting details.
Squares In and Out
In this learning activity you'll discover how visual perception of size is influenced by what's surrounding an image.
Writing Effective Instructions
By Elizabeth Jones
The learner will distinguish effective from ineffective approaches to writing instructions.
White Blood Cells
By Barbara Liang
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the structure and functions of granulocytes and agranulocytes. Two exercises complete the activity.
Calculating Formula Weight and Molecular Weight
In this interactive object, learners calculate formula and molecular weights by working through five examples and two problems.
Isotopes
The definition of an isotope is illustrated using the three isotopes of carbon. The three isotopes of hydrogen are discussed as exceptions.
The 3 Rs: Replacement, Reduction and Refinement
By BioLEAP
Practice how to make research decisions using the 3 Rs.
Multiculturalism and Public Schools
By Abbey Casper-Curtis
In this learning activity you'll analyze four newspaper editorial submissions and formulate your own letter.
Communicating with Respect and Acceptance
By Kedron Wiersgalla
In this learning activity you'll use critical thinking, personal opinions, and experiences to develop responses regarding communicating respectfully.
Gas Volume and Molar Amount
By Dr. Miriam Douglass
In this brief object, learners examine the direct relationship between the volume of a gas sample and the number of moles of gas. A problem is presented so students can test their knowledge of Avogadro's Law.
Families Around the World
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for life expectancy, marriage, divorce, and births.
A Theoretical Analysis of Health
In this interactive object, learners examine a mind map depicting manifest and latent functions of health. Quiz questions complete the activity.
Getting Acquainted With Your Calculator
By Judy Jones
In this learning activity you'll practice using your scientific calculator to fill in a mathematical crossword puzzle.
Direct Variation
By Terry Lark
In this learning activity you'll walk through a direct variation problem.
Determining Empirical and Molecular Formulas (Screencast)
Learners follow a four-step process to determine the empirical formula of a compound from the masses of its constituent elements. The molecular formula is determined in a fifth step using the molecular weight of the compound.
Families Around the World - Birth Rates
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of global rates for births.