Dental Charting
The purpose of this learning object is to introduce the dental hygienist to the process of documenting a patient's dentition.
Biosecurity Strategies
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
Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position
By Barbara Liang
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
The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus (Screencast)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the location, structure, and function of the juxtaglomerular (JG) apparatus.
What Is Torque? (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
Learners read a description of torque and study the factors that cause its magnitude to change.
Acid-Base Reactions (Screencast)
By Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners view several movie clips that demonstrate the use of an indicator to follow the neutralization reaction that occurs when an acid and a base are mixed. Students test their knowledge in a series of questions. Immediate feedback is given.
Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Variable Oxidation State Cations (Screencast)
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Roman numerals are used to identify the charges on metal cations having multiple oxidation states. Five examples are provided for practice.
How the Brain Develops (Screencast)
By Mary Beth Boettcher
In this interactive learning object, learners study the parts of the brain and then test their knowledge in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Fixed Oxidation State Cations (Screencast)
Learners examine a table containing the names of common cations and anions.
Biomolecules: The Carbohydrates (Video)
Viewers watch an introduction to monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The processes for dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
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.
Nervous and Epithelial Tissue
In this colorful, interactive object, learners examine nervous and epithelial tissue composition and function. A quiz completes the activity.
Conversion Between Mass and Moles of an Element (Screencast)
Atomic weights are used to convert the mass of a sample into the number of moles of the element in the sample and vice versa. Four examples are provided for practice.
Carbohydrate Digestion (Screencast)
By Wendy Dusek
In this screencast, learners examine the steps of carbohydrate digestion.
Superficial Skeletal Muscles (Screencast)
By Gerald Heins
In this screencast, learners read descriptions of the actions of the superficial skeletal muscles and see their locations.
Glucose Metabolism for the Endocrine System (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read about the seven hormones that help regulate blood glucose.
Helpful Microbes in Your Daily Life (Screencast)
By Elizabeth Yoon
In this screencast, learners read how microbes in such items as yogurt, bread, insulin, and insect sprays improve our lives.
The Upper and Lower Motor Neurons (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the function and location of the motor neurons and the damage that can result when they are injured.
Golder Finches Get the Girls
By Andrea Huntoon
Explore how a goldfinch interacts with its environment and how it's affected by environmental changes.
Music Credit:
Title: Good Starts
Artist: Jingle Punks
Genre: Cinematic
Mood: Happy
Download: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/...
The Zygomycetes (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the lifecycle of fungi including asexual and sexual reproduction. Learners test their knowledge by identifying a diagram. There is a companion crossword puzzle game here: https://www.wisc-online.com/arcade/games/natural-science/science-biology/3016/the-zygomycetes-crossword
Precipitation Reactions
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.
The Sense of Sight (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read about the parts of the eye.
Using Graphs to Explain Motion (Screencast)
By Henry Merrill
In this screencast, 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.
Introduction to the Periodic Table (Screencast)
By Mona Wenrich
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.
Metabolic Pathways (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners categorize different metabolic activities as catabolic or anabolic and follow a glucose molecule through the processes of glycolysis, aerobic respiration, and fermentation.