http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 04:12:13 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 04:12:13 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=755919 ״The Computer History Museum offers many online exhibits on a variety of topics related to the history of computing. Some online exhibits like Visible Storage and Mastering the Game complement physical exhibits you can also experience when you visit the Museum in person. Other online exhibits are available only through the Internet and extend the reach of the Museum to virtual visitors around the world.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=749827 Have a great detail information on the history of big country that are non-western cultures http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=748697 A collection of interactive learning objects. This link is their collection of lessons related to religion - mostly brief overview of the world's religions and first amendment religious liberty issues (including some specific case studies based on real course cases). "The digital library of objects has been developed primarily by faculty from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=743475 Lesson Outline and Objectives1. Student will recall facts about East Asian culture, society, economics, and politics.2. Students will identify past examples of events in East Asia that illustrate global interconnectedness.3. Students will apply principles of globalization and interconnectedness by examining current events and analyzing how they affect ones daily life. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=738712 Study on the new works and new life aspects of Michael Servetus, genius from Renaissance, discoverer of Pulmonary circulation and defender of tolerance. Primary sources and pdf's of publications. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=738952 '״Pass The Past" is an educational game to help students prepare for Virginia's Standard's of Learning (SOL) exams with a focus on World, United States and Virginia history, civics, and geography.'Although focused on Virginia history, others can benefit from the world and US history parts.This is a free app. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=738951 'History Line is a collaborative learning game for the iPad focusing on US History. The game can be played by 1-6 players. As a single player game, a series of historical events are presented on the screen and the goal of the game is to place the events onto a timeline at the bottom of the screen in the correct sequence. When the event placed on the line is correct the date appears below. In multi-player mode, up to 6 people can play by connecting their iPads via Bluetooth. One player should start a group and up to 5 additional players may join the group. When the game begins the timeline then stretches across all iPads with each player having responsibility for one portion of the timeline. The events are initially distributed randomly throughout all players’ iPads. Players must decide if events belong on their portion of the timeline or need to be sent to another player. Events pushed off the edge of one player’s screen will appear on the screen of the player immediately to the left or right, making one continuous timeline out of 2-6 iPad screens. All players must work collaboratively to place all events in the correct order throughout the multi-iPad timeline.'This is a free app http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=736814 Interest in history in America seems to offer a peculiar contrast. On the one hand, we almost all remember the famous quote by Henry Ford, "history is bunk! (More or less.)" On the other hand, historical programs and books are enormously popular, and politicians as well as everyday folk use history to argue in favor, or against, a wide variety of opinions and activities. This class-based tutorial takes you through American history through the vision of the nation's mass media. It includes videos, a gallery of photos and publications from the past, as well as readings and exercises. Features include a history of photography and a video and essay explaining plagiarism. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=736325 'So you think you know something? Play THUD! and put your knowledge and skills to the test.THUD! Presidents Edition is the first in a series of games that combine quizzes and puzzles in a test of brains and balance; and if you're not careful, you might learn something.- Who was the first president to visit China?- Which president became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?- Who said "The buck stops here״?- Which president kept grizzly bears on the White House lawn?To win at THUD!, you'll need more than a head stuffed with facts. Each level is a tricky puzzle where you must carefully balance and stack your answers... or it all comes crashing down!THUD! Presidents features:- More than 1,000 questions featuring facts, quotes, and amazing historical trivia- 40 tricky levels- 2 levels of play: BRAINY, for those who want to test their knowledge, and INSANEY, for those who know way too much about US history.'This app costs $2.99 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=736114 'This book is an interesting account of an important concept proto-industrialization originated by Mendels. Before factory system took over production of manufactured items, there was rural industrialization that produced good amount of manufactured production.'Note: There is a limit on the number of viewable pages.