Protein Synthesis
By Barbara Liang
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.
Physiological Events at the Neural Synapse
In this learning activity you'll review information on the neural synapse.
Phagocyte Chemotaxis
By Carol Parent-Paulson
This animated object illustrates the events leading to the migration of phagocytes into areas of tissue damage and/or bacterial presence. Learners view bacterial cell phagocytosis, its subsequent enzymatic digestion, and exocytosis.
Passive Transport: Filtration and Facilitated Diffusion
In this animated object, learners examine processes that do not use ATP directly including hydrostatic pressure and facilitated diffusion with carrier proteins.
Parasite Matching Exercises
By Elizabeth Yoon
Learners match the names of parasitic organisms to the diseases they cause and the modes of transmission.
Nervous and Epithelial Tissue
In this colorful, interactive object, learners examine nervous and epithelial tissue composition and function. A quiz completes the activity.
Muscle Cell Contraction
In this animated activity, learners examine muscle cell contraction and relaxation and consider the role of calcium 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.
Movement Terminology
In this animated object, the learner examines 17 types of joint movement.
Microbial Flora in Body Sites
By Dawn Madl
In an interactive exercise, learners identify the human body sites that harbor a normal resident flora and the sites that are sterile.
Metabolic Pathways
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.
Medical Terminology Jukebox
By Karla Hartzheim
Learners read and listen to the pronunciation of hundreds of medical terms that are arranged in a "jukebox." The terms are listed alphabetically and according to the following categories: aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, blood bank, coagulation, fungi microorganisms, hematology, protozoa, and urinalysis. This learning activity requires a computer that is equipped with speakers.
Lifecycles of Animals and Plants
In this animated activity, sexual reproduction in animals is contrasted with the alternation of generation lifecycle of plants.
Identifying Eukaryotic Animal Cell Organelles
In this animated object, learners are introduced to the structure and function of animal cell organelles.
How to Use a Microscope
Learners examine the function of each part of a microscope and follow step-by-step instructions on how to focus on a specimen. They also review the proper use and care of a microscope and test their knowledge in two drag-and-drop exercises.
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.
Helpful Microbes in Your Daily Life (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read how microbes in such items as yogurt, bread, insulin, and insect sprays improve our lives.
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/...
Glucose Metabolism for the Endocrine System (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read about the seven hormones that help regulate blood glucose.
Fungal Disease Matching Exercises
By Marise Hussey
Learners test their knowledge of fungal diseases by completing six exercises.
Eukaryotic Cells: Assembling the Cell
By Kristine Snow
In this interactive object, learners read the definitions of the parts of a cell and assemble a basic eukaryotic cell in a drag and drop exercise. A matching quiz involving cell terms and their definitions completes the activity.
Etiologic Agents of Bacterial Diseases
In this interactive object, learners match the bacterial etiologic agent to the disease it causes.
Dental Charting
The purpose of this learning object is to introduce the dental hygienist to the process of documenting a patient's dentition.
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.
Conversions in Nursing Math
By Barb Hummel
Learners quiz themselves on the conversion factors within and between the metric, apothecary, and household systems.