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Learning Objects
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.
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Acid/Base Balance (Screencast)
Students read about how acid/base balance affects a person's health. This activity includes animation.
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acid, balance, base, ph
Alterations in Fluid Balance
In this interactive object, learners identify the symptoms of fluid volume excess and fluid volume deficit.
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deficit, dehydration, fluid, fluids, overload, volume
Analyzing Medical Terms: Urinary System
Students identify the meaning of urinary system word parts to analyze and define medical terms.
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medical, terminology
Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position
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
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anatomical, appendicular, distal, lateral, medial, position, proximal, superior, supinate
Anatomy of the Ear
The student identifies the anatomical parts of the ear and learns the purpose and function of these parts. A review follows the lesson.
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Amplitude, Auditory system, Classroom resources, Cochlea, Ear canal, Ear disorders, Ear function, Ear health, Ear hygiene, Ear structure, Eardrum, Educational resources, eLearning, Frequency, Hearing, Hearing loss, Inner ear, Interactive learning, Learning activities, Middle ear, Online learning, Ossicles, Outer ear, Sound waves, Student engagement, Study aids, Vestibular system
Anatomy of the Lungs (Screencast)
Learners examine the anatomical parts of the lungs.
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bronchiole, cardiopulmonary, lungs, pulmonary, respiratory, system
Apgar Scoring in the Newborn (Screencast)
Students read about the importance of the Apgar score in assessing the newborn after delivery. Each sign of the Apgar score is identified with illustrations to help the student recognize the proper rating.
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apgar, birth, infant, newborn, nursing
Apical Pulse
In this animated activity, learners practice listening and counting the apical pulse of adults, children, and infants.
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heart, rate, stethoscope
Arterial Blood Gas (Screencast)
Students read an explanation of the values used for arterial blood gas analysis.
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arterial, blood, gas, level, ph
Assessing Cranial Nerves
In this highly interactive and animated object, learners complete three exercises to identify the cranial nerves and their functions.
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assessment, cranial, function, innervation, motor, nerve, nerves, neuro, neurological, sensory
Biomolecules - The Lipids (Video)
In this animated object, learners examine neutral fats, phospholipids, and cholesterol. The molecular formula and general function for each are shown.
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acids, cholesterol, fats, fatty, lipids, phospholipids, saturated, steroids, unsaturated
Biomolecules: The Carbohydrates (Video)
Viewers watch an introduction to monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The processes for dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
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Biology, carbohydrates, cellulose, dehydration, diet, disaccharides, glucose, hydrolysis, lactose, molecules, monosaccharides, polysacchrides, starch
Biomolecules: The Proteins (Video)
Explore what proteins are, their structure, and their functions.
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animal proteins, biomolecules, how to proteins work, plant proteins, protein, what are proteins
Body Sections and Divisions of the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
In this animated activity, learners examine how organs are visualized in three dimensions. The terms “longitudinal,” “cross,” “transverse,” “horizontal,” and “sagittal” are defined. Students test their knowledge of the location of abdominal pelvic cavity organs in two drag-and-drop exercises.
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abdominalpelvic, coronal, epigastric, hypogastric, quadrant, sagittal, transverse, upper
Body Sections and Divisions of the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
In this animated activity, learners examine how organs are visualized in three dimensions. The terms “longitudinal,” “cross,” “transverse,” “horizontal,” and “sagittal” are defined. Students test their knowledge of the location of abdominal pelvic cavity organs in two drag-and-drop exercises.
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abdominalpelvic, coronal, epigastric, hypogastric, quadrant, sagittal, transverse, upper
Building Medical Terms for the Digestive System
In this interactive object, learners read the definitions of prefixes and suffixes that relate to the digestive system. They then use this knowledge to combine word components to form medical terms.
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medical, medical terms, terminology
Capillary Dynamics (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the movement of fluid within the vascular system.
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anatomy
Carbohydrate Digestion (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the steps of carbohydrate digestion.
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amylase, atp, carbohydrates, digestion, disaccharides, energy, enzymes, liver, monosaccharides, pancreas, pancreatic, polysaccharides, salivary
Categories of Acquired Immunity
In this learning activity you'll evaluate the immune response including active, passive, natural, and artificial immunity.
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Active, Artificial immunity, Natural, Passive, Types of immunity, What are the different types of immunity
Chain of Infection
In this interactive object, learners identify nursing actions that help to prevent the spread of infection.
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agents, host, isolation, reservoir, transmission, vectors
Chain of Infection
In this interactive object, learners identify nursing actions that help to prevent the spread of infection.
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agents, host, isolation, reservoir, transmission, vectors
Classification of Joints
In this animated object, learners examine the different types of joints and their movements.
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articulation, capsule, fluid, freely, hinge, immovable, joint, membrane, movable, sutures, synovial
Classification of Joints
In this animated object, learners examine the different types of joints and their movements.
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articulation, capsule, fluid, freely, hinge, immovable, joint, membrane, movable, sutures, synovial
Components of a Prokaryote (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll assemble the components of a prokaryotic cell and match the names and functions with each structure.
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prokaryote, what are the parts of the cell, What is a prokaryotic cell
Construction of the Cell Membrane
In this learning activity you'll study the structure of the cell membrane and construct it using the correct molecules.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Biomolecules, Classroom resources, Educational resources, eLearning, how does a cell membrane work, Interactive learning, Learning activities, Lipid bilayer, membrane, Membrane function, Membrane proteins, Membrane structure, Molecular biology, Molecular structure, Online learning, Phospholipids, Plasma membrane, Student engagement, Study aids, what are the parts of a cell membrane
Cranial Nerves
In this highly interactive and animated object, learners complete three exercises to identify the cranial nerves and their functions.
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assessment, cranial, function, innervation, motor, nerve, nerves, neuro, neurological, sensory
Dental Charting
The purpose of this learning object is to introduce the dental hygienist to the process of documenting a patient's dentition.
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Dietary Manager Training: Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates (Screencast)
Learners follow the path of a carbohydrate food from consumption through digestion to absorption into the bloodstream. In a matching exercise, students identify the main type of carbohydrate found in four different foods.
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digestion
Dietary Manager Training: Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label (Screencast)
Learners take a close look at the information on product labels concerning fat, fiber, and serving sizes. A quiz follows the lesson.
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culinary, label, nutrition
Differentiating Acid-Base Disturbances
Through the use of symbols and words, the learner reviews the etiologies, symptoms, and treatment of respiratory and metabolic acid-base disturbances.
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acid, acidosis, alkalosis, base, imbalances, metabolic, ph, pictogram, respiratory
Electrical Shocks
In this learning activity, we’ll explore the impact of electric shock on the human body.
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amperage, Are electrical shocks dangerous?, electrical safety, electrical shocks, electricity, How can electrical shocks harm or hurt you, safety, voltage
Electromagnetic Radiation (Screencast)
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the inverse proportionality of wavelength and frequency and their relationship to the speed of light.
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Endospores (Screencast)
Learners read about endospores and view video clips demonstrating spore staining procedures. Correctly stained slides are shown.
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Wisc-Online FAQs
Explore this section for helpful answers to common questions regarding Wisc-Online.
Why did Wisc-Online change?
Wisc-Online has upported millions of learners for over 20 years. It was time for a refresh! By moving to WisTech Open, we were able to continue offering free, high-quality learning resources on a more modern, sustainable platform.
What happened with the Wisc-Online Arcade?
The Play Games Arcade went offline at the time Wisc-Online moved to WisTech Open.
Do saved links or bookmarks still work?
No, bookmarks to the old site stopped working after December 2025.
What happened to Wisc-Online objects that were downloaded into LMS platforms?
If instructors had downloaded and embedded Wisc-Online objects (like SCORM packages) into their LMS, those continued to work even after the Wisc-Online site transitioned to WisTech Open. These objects were self-contained and did not rely on the live site.
Is there an opportunity to develop new content?
Yes. Ideas for new content could be shared at https://www.wistechopen.org/contact by selecting “Pitch a Project Idea.” All project ideas were considered based on available funding.