The Sense of Hearing
By Barbara Liang
In this animated activity, learners examine hearing and balance. Detailed drawings of the outer, middle, and inner ear structures are included.
Blood Groups
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine ABO blood antigens and Rh antigens and their compatibility.
Introduction to the Periodic Table
By Mona Wenrich
Students read about the basic organization and structure of the periodic table of elements. By clicking on the symbol, they can read that element's atomic number and weight. In an exercise, students identify elements as belonging to a group, a period, or neither.
Helpful Microbes in Your Daily Life
By Elizabeth Yoon
Learners read how microbes in such items as yogurt, bread, insulin, and insect sprays improve our lives.
pH and Its Basic Principles
By Joan Kornitz
In this animated object, learners view hydrogen and hydroxide ions in a solution. A brief quiz on the basic principles of the term pH completes the activity.
Using Graphs to Explain Motion
By Henry Merrill
In this learning activity you'll observe two vehicles moving across the screen at different rates then describe the motion. Additionally, you'll select the corresponding graphs of distance vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time for each vehicle.
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.
Precipitation Reactions
By Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
In this interactive and animated object, learners use solubility rules to predict when an insoluble ionic compound will precipitate in a double replacement reaction. Four step-by-step examples are given.
Regional Body Parts
By Gerald Heins
In this interactive object, learners identify a person's regional body parts.
Calculating Gas Density from Standard Molar Volume
By Dr. Miriam Douglass
Learners calculate gas density from the standard molar volume and observe how the density increases with the increasing molecular weight of the gas.
Dilution of Hydrochloric Acid
By Jill Larson
In this interactive object, learners examine how to properly dilute hydrochloric acid.
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.
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
Learners view movie clips to determine the solubility of two ionic compounds. They also examine a solubility chart and predict the solubility of compounds.
Identifying Compounds and Ions
Learners complete an exercise to match chemical formulas with the names of binary compounds, tertiary compounds, and ions.
Muscle and Connective Tissue
In this colorful and interactive object, learners examine the structure and function of muscle and connective tissues. A quiz completes the activity.
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.
Gas Volume and Molar Amount
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.
Isotopes
The definition of an isotope is illustrated using the three isotopes of carbon. The three isotopes of hydrogen are discussed as exceptions.
Percent Composition of Compounds (Screencast)
Learners examine the method used to calculate the mass percent of an element in a compound. Three examples and one problem illustrate the method.
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.
Controlling pH
By Terry Bartelt
Learners view an animated presentation showing how the pH level of a cleaning solution is controlled in a closed-loop system in a manufacturing setting. A quiz completes the activity.
Oxidation States of Ions
Learners examine the periodic table to identify metallic elements that have either fixed or variable oxidation states.
Molarity
Students solve a molarity problem in a drag and drop exercise.
Boyle's Law
In this interactive object, the learner examines how pressure and volume relate to each other.