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High School Science Learning Activity: Mitosis

Use the interactive slide bar to learn about each stage of Mitosis. Can you memorize them all with out the activity?...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Chromosome Mutation

Using this science activity learn the different types of mutations that occur at the genetic level. These mutations include Point Mutation, Deletion, Translocation, and Inversion....

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High School Science Learning Activity: DNA Replication

Use this science activity to learn about how DNA replicates. ‘Unzip’ this DNA, then choose the correct enzymes to replicate the strand....

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High School Math Learning Activity: Graphing Imaginary Numbers

Imaginary numbers can be difficult to comprehend. Visualizing the problem often makes it easier to understand. Use this great tool to practice graphing imaginary numbers....

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History: Minoan Trade Routes

Learn about the ancient Minoan Trade routes in the Mediterranean and how through the simple trading of goods; ideas, beliefs and cultures were influenced....

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History: Mad Scramble for Africa

Because Africa was so rich in minerals, and natural resources, powerful European countries all scrambled to control different parts of it in the late 1800’s. Learn about this time period and how that...

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History: Latin America Countries

Chile, Nicaragua, and El Salvador were all going through a time of social unrest in the 1950’s. Can you match each statement to the correct country?...

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World History: The Cold War

Learn more about these events which led to the Cold War in this activity. After World War II, much of the world was split between the communist, Soviet Union-controlled countries in the east, and...

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High School Math Learning Activity: Correlation Coefficient

Practice identifying the correlation coefficient in this interactive activity. Use the slider to estimate how strongly the given scatter points resemble each other. Then compare your estimate to the...

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High School Chemistry Learning Activity: Balancing Oxidation

Practice oxidation using this interactive tool. Go through each step to learn how to balance oxygen molecules....

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High School Math Learning Activity: Monty Hall Problem

Monty Hall was the host for the television show Let’s Make a Deal. In one event on the show, contestants chose a door they believed had a prize behind it. Upon choosing, they were shown what was behind...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Air Pollution Regulation Timeline

We’ve all heard about global warming, and the serious effects it can have on our world. Did you know that regulation for air pollution has been in place for over 50 years? Follow this timeline to learn...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Arctic Food Web

In this activity you will travel to the Arctic and learn the difference between primary producers and consumers, secondary and tertiary consumers, and detrivores; with examples of each. Follow the...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Environmental Science Map

What makes up the field of environmental science? How is it all broken down? In this interactive activity, you will learn about some important aspects of this fascinating science....

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High School Science Learning Activity: Geothermal Plant

There are many ways to generate electricity, one of which is through a geothermal plant. Have you ever wondered how a geothermal plant supplies electricity to cities and peoples’ homes? This...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Collision Theory

The collision theory states that molecules in a chemical reaction will only react with one another if they are properly aligned. Use the interactive activity below to see collision theory in action....

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High School Science Activity: Particles and Heat

This activity allows the user to visualize the relationship between particles and heat. When objects are heated, the particles that they are made up of begin to move faster. These particles moving...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Solubility Experiment

Study the effects the temperature of water has on salt in this solubility experiment. Adjust the temperature on the hot plate, and plot the time it takes for the salt to dissolve. Why do you think...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Limiting Reactant

A limiting reactant is the chemical that is completely used up during a chemical reaction. It seems like a fairly complex name for a very simple concept. During a chemical reaction there is more of one...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Balancing Chemical Equations

Practice balancing chemical equations in this interactive activity. This tool allows you to visualize the chemical compound as you add or remove elements. Check your answers before moving on to the...

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High School Science Activity: Oxidation Numbers

Oxidation numbers are used to keep track of the electrons that are lost or gained during an electrochemical reaction. In this activity you can test your knowledge and practice using examples. Use the...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Mass Number Practice

Practice calculating the balance of elements in this learning activity. Given a partial set of the following: protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic number, and mass number, you will be asked to find the...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Mapping out Chemistry

By clicking the yellow circles on this interactive map, you can delve into the different components that make up the field of chemistry. Learn about all of the different aspects of this fascinating...

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High School Science Learning Activity: How to Make Distilled Water

Distilled water is water in its purest form. The water that you get from your sink can have chemicals like chlorine that are safe to keep the water clean, or minerals found in the ground if you have...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Practice Mitosis

Learn the stages of mitosis in this interactive activity. Can you put the steps in the correct order? Can you name each step? Challenge yourself to find out....

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High School Math Learning Activity: Angles of Rotation

Explore different shapes’ angles of rotation in this interactive activity. An angle of rotation is the measure of degrees that a figure is rotated about a fixed point.  This essentially means that a...

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High School History Activity: Cold War European Map

Near the end of the Cold War several European countries changed their political as well as physical landscape. In this activity, match each country with the correct location. Once you’ve identified the...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Tidal Power

There are many different ways that we gather the energy to provide our homes and business with power and electricity, one of which is through a tidal plant. There are three methods to harness tidal...

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High School Science Learning Activity: Gay Lussac’s Law

In this activity you will explore Gay Lussac’s correlation between temperature and pressure. In chemistry there are several gas laws, which are rules that all gasses, regardless of chemical properties...

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High School Math Learning Activity: Confidence Interval

When making estimates on populations it is best to use a confidence interval method. Confidence intervals allow you to determine the parameter of populations. Use the interactive activity below to...

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High School Science Activity: Chromatography Experiment

Chromatography is the process of separating a mixture by passing it through a substance. In this activity you will see how black ink can be separated by using a mixture of water and sand. Click the...

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High School History Activity: Cold War Leaders

Who were the important political leaders near the end of the Cold War? The Cold War often focuses on the tensions between the United States and Soviet Union, but this was a world event. Countries all...

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High School Math Activity: Triangle Sum Theorem

We can prove a triangle equals 180° by using the triangle sum theorem. Using geometry terms, this activity proves that the three angles inside a triangle equal 180°. Read each step carefully and follow...

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High School Science Activity: Velocity

What is the velocity in meters per second of a jet traveling from Washington, DC to Orlando, Florida if the total distance is 1200 km and the trip takes 1 hour? At first glance this problem can seem...

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High School Biology Activity: Transcription

Transcription is the first step in gene expression. This is the stage where DNA is converted to mRNA. Try the activity below to explore each step of the process....

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High School Science Activity: Ideal Gas Law Example

Practice solving problems using the Ideal Gas Law formula (n= PV/RT) with this 5 step example. First try the problem on your own, then click each ‘+’ sign to see what the next step should be. Don’t...

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High School Science Activity: Scrubber Filtration Example

Practice balancing equations by using this carbon dioxide scrubber example. In order to keep the inside of a space capsule clean and prevent carbon from building up, astronauts use a lithium hydroxide...

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High School Science Activity: Spheres of the Earth

Similar to the ways in which plants and animals are classified, the spheres of the Earth are also categorized by their properties.  Review each sphere below and discover the characteristics of each....

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High School Math Activity: Create A Number Line

Use this number line to practice complex problems. Plot numbers, find the opposite, find the absolute value, and plot inequalities, or just use the tool to add and subtract. Set any value for the ‘x’...

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High School History Activity: Trans-Siberian Railway

At the turn of the 20th century, Russian Tsar Alexander III began construction on the Trans-Siberian Railway. The railway is 5,772 miles long which is more than twice as long as the contiguous United...

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High School History Activity: England’s Constitutional Monarchy

In this activity, take a short quiz to review the events that led to England’s transition of power from the Crown to Parliament. Then see if you can place the tiles in the correct sequence on the...

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6th-8th Grade Activity: Journalism Ethics

In journalism, there is a fine line between what is legal and what is ethical. If a journalist is found guilty of breaking these rules there can be severe repercussions. In this activity explore...

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6th-8th Grade Activity: Journalists Cover Historical Events

Explore several monumental events in American history from the Hindenburg disaster, to the first man on the moon, through September 11, 2001. Each event captivated the American people and journalists...

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High School History Activity: The Civil Rights Movement

Travel back in time to the 1950s, during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. You are a journalist covering several key stories and are tasked with following some iconic figures and covering...

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High School History Activity: Wilson’s Deal

In the twilight days of World War I, the major countries convened in Versailles, France to determine the end of the Great War. President Woodrow Wilson brought a 14 point plan dubbed Wilson’s Deal in...

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High School History Activity: Cold War Cause & Effect

Review several of the events that led to the Cold War. Starting with the end of World War II, review several key moments in history and discover how they set off a series of events that eventually led...

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High School History Activity: Comparing Art Through History

Art is a reflection of the times. Looking at a work of art can tell us about much about the period in which it was created. For instance art created during war time can be drastically different than...

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American History Activity: America between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars

This is a great activity portraying the changes America went through starting with the end of the American Revolution to the conclusion of America’s own internal revolution: the Civil War. First, mark...

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World History: Women’s Suffrage

Review historic milestones that made advancements in the struggle for equal rights for women around the world. First, see if you can put the six events that took place between 1840–1930 in order. After...

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High School Chemistry Activity: Graham’s Law of Effusion

Thomas Graham was a physical chemist born in Scotland. He is best known for his work on effusion, a process where gas escapes through a small hole. A great example of this is when helium escapes from a...

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