Learning Objects

Natural Sciences

Dive into Wisc-Online’s rich collection of learning objects — bite-sized, interactive, and designed for real learning. These modular digital tools include animations, drag-and-drop exercises, quizzes, videos, and more. You can explore topics across STEM, arts, humanities, career skills, and beyond. Each learning object is crafted to help learners actively engage with content—reviewing, applying, self-checking—in a way that’s flexible and self-paced.

Why Wisc-Online Moved to WisTech Open

In January 2026, Wisc-Online transitioned to WisTech Open to better align with current educational standards and long-term goals. During this process, the catalog was reviewed and content that did not meet accessibility requirements or was outdated was removed. Games were also taken down, and the team is evaluating the possibility of adding them back in the future with accessibility and quality standards in mind.

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Learning Object

The Combined Gas Law

Learners combine Boyle's Law and Charles's Law to solve for the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas sample under two sets of conditions.

Main Category

General Education & Liberal Arts

Subcategories

Clean & Alternative Energy

Engineering

Natural Sciences

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The Kinetic Theory of Gases

In this animated activity, learners examine what gases are composed of and how their particles interact. They also consider several assumptions that form the basis for the Kinetic Theory of Gases.

Main Category

General Education & Liberal Arts

Subcategories

Biotechnology Research & Development

Natural Sciences

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The Limiting Reagent in Chemical Reactions

In this interactive object, learners determine the limiting reagent and the excess reagent in chemical reactions. Learners test their knowledge by solving three problems.

Main Category

General Education & Liberal Arts

Subcategories

Biotechnology Research & Development

Natural Sciences

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The Peptide Bond (Screencast)

In this screencast, learners examine the properties of the peptide bond and how the bond relates to the structure of hair.

Main Category

Healthcare & Human Services

Subcategories

Personal Care Services

Natural Sciences

Biotechnology Research & Development

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The Structure of an Atom

Students examine atomic structure and the octet rule.

Main Category

General Education & Liberal Arts

Subcategories

Natural Sciences

Biotechnology Research & Development

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The Three States of Matter

In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the properties of liquids, solids, and gases.

Main Category

General Education & Liberal Arts

Subcategories

Biotechnology Research & Development

Natural Sciences

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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

Main Category

Healthcare & Human Services

Subcategories

Biotechnology Research & Development

Natural Sciences

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Thermodynamic Transfer

In this animated object, learners examine how thermal energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation. A brief quiz completes the activity.