The Structure of an Atom
By Jill Larson
Students examine atomic structure and the octet rule.
Ideal Gas Law
By Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
In this interactive object, learners use the ideal gas law to solve a practice problem.
Atomic Weight
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners read the definition of atomic weight and obtain the weights of elements by viewing the Periodic Table and charts that list atomic weights by name or symbol.
Melting Point and Freezing Point
Learners observe that the melting of a solid and the freezing of its liquid occur at the same temperature. The melting point is an intrinsic property and is used to identify a substance.
Taffy Atoms
By Eileen Bouchard
Students read brief descriptions of atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds, and complete a matching exercise that pictures these particles and molecules as pieces of taffy.
Endospores (Screencast)
By Kristine Snow
Learners read about endospores and view video clips demonstrating spore staining procedures. Correctly stained slides are shown.
How Pressure Changes Boiling Temperature
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners study the effect that pressure has on boiling temperatures. Once a liquid has reached a full boil, additional heat does not raise the liquid’s temperature; however, pressure can vary the boiling point of a liquid. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Blood Groups
By Barbara Liang
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine ABO blood antigens and Rh antigens and their compatibility.
Anatomy of the Ear
By Donna Matusewic
The student identifies the anatomical parts of the ear and learns the purpose and function of these parts. A review follows the lesson.
Oxidation Numbers
Learners assign oxidation numbers to atoms in neutral compounds and in polyatomic ions. Six examples are worked through in detail, and three problems are provided.
Methods of Producing Electricity
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll review the six different ways in which electricity is produced: chemical, friction, heat, light, magnetism, and pressure.
Naming Compounds Containing Polyatomic Ions
Learners examine a table of common polyatomic ions. Eight examples are provided for practice.
Chemistry Math - Solving a Formula (Screencast)
By Laurel Maney
Students use algebra to rearrange formulas and solve for the missing volume, density, or mass quantity.
Gas Volume vs. Pressure (Boyle's Law)
Boyle's Law states that gas volume varies inversely with the pressure at constant temperature and is described by the equation PV = constant. An example of a sample of gas at two conditions of P and V is used to illustrate the law.
Viruses
By Jonathan Harris
In this animated learning object, students examine the life cycles of a virus.
Shapes of Simple Molecules - Part 2
Learners examine how five or six groups of electrons around a central atom cause the shape of the molecule to be trigonal bipyramidal, seesaw, T-shaped, linear, octahedral, square pyramidal, or square planar. Seven examples and three interactive questions are provided in this animated activity.
Anatomical Terminology: Body Regions
Students identify the various regions of the human body through drag-and-drop exercises.
Test Your Knowledge of Miscellaneous Bacteria
By Marise Hussey
Learners match diseases with their portals of entry, causative agents, and associated vectors.
Standard Molar Volume
By Dr. Miriam Douglass
Learners observe that the volume of one mole of any gas is 22.4 L at standard temperature and pressure. An illustration shows that only the mass of the molar volume differs with the identity of the gas.
The Combined Gas Law
Learners combine Boyle's Law and Charles's Law to solve for the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas sample under two sets of conditions.
Common Types of Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (Screencast)
Learners identify combination, decomposition, displacement, and combustion types of redox reactions. They also watch a video clip that demonstrates the reaction of sodium and water.
"I Want to Be Well" Case 1: Respiratory Pathogens
By Dawn Madl
In this learning activity you'll observe information and formulate an evaluation that includes diagnosis and microorganism identification.
Etiologic Agents of Bacterial Diseases
In this interactive object, learners match the bacterial etiologic agent to the disease it causes.
Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position
In this interactive learning activity, learners review the terms used to describe relative position of body parts in order to have a common set of words to describe their position. Check out our video on relative position: https://bit.ly/2kTXujp
Correlation of Colony Morphology with Gram Stain Results
By Pat Griffin, Mary Beth Boettcher, Marise Hussey
Students choose the hypothesis and practice describing bacterial colonies using the steps of the scientific method.