In this screencast we are introduced to the lab equipment used to contain and dispense chemicals.

The purpose of this learning object is to introduce the learner to the different processes of science.

In this interactive object, learners examine a mind map depicting manifest and latent functions of education. Quiz questions complete the activity.

Learners read about the types of clothing considered appropriate for a childcare setting. This activity is designed for students enrolled in an early childhood education program.

In this interactive object, learners examine the structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic interaction analyses of science and technology. A mind map and quiz questions are included.

Learners examine the benefits of using blogs in a school setting and then test their knowledge in two exercises.

In this learning activity you'll review how every protein molecule of an organism is synthesized by that organism in a prescribed process. This activity helps students understand the fundamental life process of making protein.

Students identify the parts of a triple beam balance and practice measuring the mass of objects.

In this animated activity, learners explore three major methods of heat transfer and practice identifying each.

Learners examine the do's and don'ts of blogging in a school setting. They compare the features of a student blog with those of a classroom community blog. This learning object is particularly designed for instructors.

Learners read about lab equipment and basic safety measures. In a quiz, they view photos and determine if the lab technicians pictured are using safe practices.

In this screencast, students read about the basic organization and structure of the periodic table of elements. Students identify elements as belonging to a group, a period, or neither.

Students practice identifying common elements from the periodic table by name or symbol.

In this animated learning object, students examine the life cycles of a virus.

In this screencast, learners examine the kinds of physical and chemical changes that occur in substances.

In this screencast, we review the positions of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals in the Periodic Table and the general characteristics of each.

In this learning activity you'll explore the food pyramid and the recommended services.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

- Identify actions that can reduce biosecurity risk

- Develop a biosecurity action plan for a farm

- Select the most cost effective strategies

In this animated object, learners read about the uses of nanotechnology. The sciences, engineering, electronics, and other disciplines converge in nanotechnology. Examples are given for applications in manufacturing, biomedicine, and environmental science. Concerns about possible environmental effects are discussed.

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

- List four categories of disease agent sources

- Discover conditions when disease transmission is likely to occur

- Describe the means of disease transmission in a given situation