Identifying Lever Classes
By James Bourassa
In this interactive object, learners read an introduction to Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 levers and then take a quiz.
Work and Power (Screencast)
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Learners examine the formulas for calculating work in ft-lb units and power in ft-lb/min. units.
Basic Elements of Dimensions Used in Engineering Drawings
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this interactive object, students explore the basic elements and common terms associated with dimensions and leaders. A quiz completes the activity.
Basic Symbols Used in Engineering Drawings
By Kelly Curran, Glenn Sokolowski
Learners examine the drawing symbols used for counterbore, countersink, spotface, radius, diameter, and depth. In the quiz that completes the activity, they associate these symbols with machining applications.
Brain Exercise: Visualization #2
In this interactive object, learners practice their 3D visualization skills by identifying the correct isometric view of an object.
Digital Terrain Model (DTM): Determining Contour Location
By Steve Whitmoyer
Learners read how to determine the location of a contour for a specific location given a TIN.
Weight - Volume Relationships: Water (Moisture) Content
This interactive learning object demonstrates how the moisture content is determined for a given sample of soil or aggregate.
Gear Ratio Concepts (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the concept of gear ratios. The number of teeth, diameters, and velocity relationships are discussed and calculated using linear ratio equations.
Brain Exercise: Visualization #3
Learners develop 3D visualization skills by examining front, side, and top orthographic views of objects. Using this information, students select the corresponding isometric view of each object.
Introduction to Class 1 Levers
In this interactive object, students view an animated depiction of Class 1 levers. A matching quiz completes the activity.
Introduction to Class 3 Levers
In this interactive object, students view an animated depiction of Class 3 levers. A matching quiz completes the activity.
Calculating Horsepower, RPM, and Torque
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the formula for horsepower and work practice problems.
Excel: Rectangular to Polar Conversion for Magnitude
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners read how to convert complex numbers to their polar equivalent in Excel.
Statics - Trig: The Pythagorean Theorem Using a TI-36XCalculator
In this animated and interactive object, the learner uses a TI-36X calculator to solve for the magnitude of the resultant and of one of the component forces in a right triangle.
Lean/Six Sigma Culture
By Kaye Krueger
Learners read about the characteristics of a lean/six sigma culture.
Excel: Rectangular to Polar Conversion for the Phase Angle in Radians
The conversion from rectangular to polar mode phase angle in radians is demonstrated in Excel.
Sectional Views
In this interactive object, learners examine sectional views used in engineering drawings. The sections shown are full, half, offset, aligned, revolved, and broken-out. Learners match drawings of sectional views with the names of the views.
Analyze a Part Drawing
In this interactive object, learners answer 25 questions regarding part or assembly drawings. The basic areas of blueprint reading are covered.
Basic Types of Dimensioning Used in Engineering Drawings
Learners examine the basic types of dimensioning including unidirectional and aligned systems, and linear, aligned, angled, arrowless, chain, datum, chart, tabular, radius, diameter, typical, and reference dimensions.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: The Square Root Function
Learners follow step-by-step instructions for calculating the square root of a number using the TI-83 Plus scientific calculator. Steps for determining impedance are also shown.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Complex Conjugate Conversion
Learners view the steps to find the complex conjugate of a number using the TI-83 Plus calculator. They are encouraged to work the examples given.
Excel: Determining the Square Root of a Complex Number
Learners view the steps for determining the square root of a complex number in Excel.
Excel: Complex Division
Students view the steps for dividing complex numbers in Excel.
Digital Terrain Model: Extrapolation of Elevations
Students read how to determine the elevation of an alignment or cross section where it crosses the TIN.
Interpreting Engineering Drawings: Title and Revision Blocks (Screencast)
Learners examine the information on a title block and answer questions about that information in an interactive quiz.