Confusing Words--Principle, Principal
By Rosie Bunnow
The student reviews definitions of principle/principal and completes a practice exercise.
Nanosolutions to the Water Problem
By Barbara Liang
Learners read about how universities, government agencies, energy companies, and nanotech firms are working together to use nanotechnology to help produce clean water for consumption.
Product Yields in Chemical Reactions (Screencast)
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners examine the meaning of theoretical yield, actual yield, and percent yield. They test their knowledge by solving two problems.
Solubility of Ionic Compounds in Water
By Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners view movie clips to determine the solubility of two ionic compounds. They also examine a solubility chart and predict the solubility of compounds.
A Theoretical Analysis of Media
By Deb DeRosso
In the interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of media. A mind map and quiz questions are included.
Simplifying Complex Fractions #1
By Annette Czarnecki
In this animated activity, learners listen to instructions for simplifying a complex fraction by finding the least common denominator. This learning object requires a computer that is equipped with speakers.
Mandarin Chinese - In a Restaurant
By Pao-Mi Wei
The learner visits a Chinese restaurant to learn how to order from the menu in Mandarin Chinese. This activity has audio content.
The Circle
By Douglas Jensen
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the definitions and formulas for radius, diameter, circumference, and area. Students also solve practice problems involving the circumference and area of a circle.
Noun / Pronoun Agreement - Exercise 2
In this learning activity you'll practice selecting the pronouns that best fits with the noun.
Recreational Mathematics: Palindromes in Mathematics and the Search for Patterns
By Jeganathan Sriskandarajah
Users study a chart containing numbers 1 to 99 and look for trivial palindromes as well as double and triple iteration palindromes. The reverse and add technique is demonstrated.
Mandarin Chinese - Chinese Currency
The learner reads a brief explanation of how to use Mandarin Chinese monetary terms in formal and colloquial speech. The learner can then click on a term to listen to its pronunciation and see its value.
Determinant of the Third Order
By Roy Peterson
In this learning activity you'll evaluate the determinant of a 3 X 3 matrix.
Dividing and Simplifying Algebraic Fractions
By Jim Cihak
Learners follow step-by-step instructions for dividing algebraic fractions. They begin by reducing the fractions to their simplest form. Immediate feedback is provided. This activity has audio content.
Equilibrium
By Jill Larson, Anne Peregrine
Equilibrium plays a vital role in our lives. We'll show you how the equilibrium formula works in real life using our friend the chicken.
Exploring the Realities of the American Family
By Jill Stiemsma
Discover the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the American family.
Identifying Effective Nonverbal Behavior
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll complete a skill-building exercise identifying effective nonverbal behavior.
Group Performance
By robin rathsack
In this learning activity you'll discover three factors that affect group performance: group cohesiveness, communication structure, and individual roles.
Antigen Presentation: T and B Cell Differentiation
By Carol Parent-Paulson
This learning object demonstrates the process by which antigens are identified, processed, and presented to mediators of the cellular immune system.
Shaking Hands Around the World
By Virginia Kirsch
Students read about the greeting customs of people in different parts of the world and take a short quiz.
Mechanism Description: Padlock
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll write a technical description of a padlock.
Blood Agar and Hemolysis
By Kristine Snow
Learners examine microscope images of blood agar and the various types of hemolysis that can be detected. A quiz completes the activity.
"I Want to Be Well" Case 5: Parasitology
By Dawn Madl
Students make observations and formulate an evaluation that includes diagnosis, microorganism identification, and treatment.
Mandarin Chinese - At the Airport Check In Counter
Welcome to the World of Prime Numbers
In this learning activity you'll use a chart and a calculator to find prime numbers 1 and 100.
The Animal Welfare Act
By BioLEAP
Imagine you're a college student volunteering in a lab that includes animal research and you're trying to decide if this would be a good experience. Play through this module to understand the regulations for animal well-being and how they impact animal welfare. Prove you're an Animal Welfare Whiz!