http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT learning exercises Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:51:54 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 14:51:54 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=285073 A lecture on the development of the fetus, premature babies, the importance of the placenta and umbilical cord, and prenatal care. A website with colorful graphics wil also be used here. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=285072 A lecture on the male and female reproductive systems with the use of a website with colorful graphics. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=284277 A brief lecture covering muscle tears, tendonitis, and the adngers of anabolic steroid use. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=284246 Student will be exposed to a lecture/demonstration on the muscle system. They will learn the differences between ligaments and tendons, and the three kinds of muscle. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=284139 This is an internet based project. Students will work in pairs and conduct an internet search on hip or knee replacement surgery. A 500 word report (which cites internet sources) and an in class presentation is required. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=284121 Students will again learn about levers with human examples. Students will also watch a video on the Skeletal System (Schlessinger Science Library) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=284017 This includes and brief lecture on levers and its three classes, and a paper lever lab. Teacher will bring in real world exmaples to explain the three classes of levers. Teacher wil explain lab, and have each student do the lab individually. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=284001 Students will be exposed to a lecture on the human skeletal system, using a human skeleton. Covers the parts of the bones, various bones and the different joints of the skeletal system. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=283991 A lecture on the organization of the body. Students wil learn that cells are the smallest building blocks of life. Cells makes tissue, tissues make organs, and organs make organ systems. Teacher will have students do two worksheets, and use colored transparencies, and an internet site to explain http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewAssignment.htm?id=273210 Students (7th grade) will create a 2' x 2' visual representation of the six stages of mitosis; using "wickie sticks" of different colors, markers, etc. They will also do a brief internet or library search, to briefly compare/contrast mitosis and meiosis.