Virus Particles: Structure and Function
By Kristine Snow
In this learning activity you'll assembles parts of a virus and match virus terms and descriptions.
A Theoretical Analysis of Religion
By Deb DeRosso
In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of religion. A mind map and quiz questions are included.
The Production Possibility Model (Screencast)
By Nicole Paplham
In this learning activity you'll construct a production possibility model.
The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
Explore the location, structure, and function of the juxtaglomerular (JG) apparatus.
U.S. Supreme Court Case: Lemon v. Kurtzman
By Therese Nemec
In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations of this court case, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.
An Algorithm for Converting a Hexadecimal Number to a Decimal Number
By Kevin Ritzman
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow two methods for converting a hexadecimal number to a decimal number. They test their knowledge in exercises at the end of the learning object.
Following Instructions
By Andrea Krabbe
The learner will understand the importance of following instructions.
Monitoring Your Stress Level
By Kathy Lich
In this learning activity you'll explore the benefits of journaling to evaluate levels of stress. You can personalize the design of your own journal and print it for immediate use.
The Question and Answer Period
By Dr. Rose Marie Mastricola
In this learning activity you'll explore the guidelines for an effective question and answer period after giving a speech.
Homework Strategy
By Deb Westfahl
Do you hate doing homework? Do you think it’s a waste of your time? Are you looking for a better way?
We’ve got you. In this video, you’ll explore how using the homework strategy can improve your studying techniques, make your studying strategies more effective, and reduce the amount of time wasted by trying to memorize your textbooks. We can help!
Overcoming Barriers to Critical Thinking: People-Related Obstacles
The learner will identify techniques to use to overcome people-related barriers to critical thinking.
The Standard Normal Distribution
By Jolene Hartwick
In this learning activity you'll calculate the numeric value of an area when given the z scores.
The Rectangular Solid
By Allen Reed, Douglas Jensen
Learners study the properties of a rectangular solid and use geometric formulas to find volume and surface area.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Ad Populum
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Populum fallacy.
Heat of Fusion and Heat of Vaporization
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners examine graphs and read that the heat of fusion is the heat energy absorbed by one mole of solid as it is converted to liquid, while the heat of vaporization is the heat energy absorbed by one mole of liquid as it is converted to gas.
Writing Effective Paraphrases (Screencast)
By Jennifer Madej
In this screencast, you'll review paraphrasing brief, non-fiction passages.
A Rabbit or a Duck: An Ambiguous Figure
By Carol May
In this learning activity you'll discover how perception influences understanding.
Enthalpy (Screencast)
By Dr. Miriam Douglass
In this interactive object, learners calculate the amount of heat evolved or absorbed in chemical reactions. Four practice problems are provided.
Communication: Identifying Active and Passive Voice
By Elizabeth Jones
The learner will identify active and passive voice and distinguish between the two.
Mechanism Description: Can Opener
By Bev Paulick
In this learning activity you'll write a description of a can opener.
The Plant Kingdom: An Introduction
By Barbara Liang
Learners read about the mutations that occurred in plants for the successful transition from an aquatic to a terrestrial existence. The classification of plants is based on these adaptive structures.
Sources of Government Power
By Nancy McFadden
In this learning activity you'll apply information about three different sources of governmental power: Unitary, Confederate, and Federal to world governments.
Stacked Cubes: An Unstable Figure
In this learning activity you'll discover how visual perception influences your understanding of unstable figures.
An Algorithm for Converting a Decimal Number to a Hexadecimal Number
In this animated activity, learners examine a systematic method for converting a decimal number (base 10) into a hexadecimal number (base 16).
Intermolecular Forces
In this well-illustrated activity, learners examine the three types of intermolecular forces: dipole-dipole forces, London or Van der Waals forces, and the hydrogen bond. Two interactive questions are included.