http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:55:20 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 02:55:20 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=250923 This multimedia, self-instructional Web lesson presents information to students about the Amazon rain forest, focusing on the aspects of geography, geology, climate, culture and the peoples, through photo slideshows, a Web page displaying student artwork from the rain forest, and a streaming video featuring students living there. Students would develop a certain level of emotional connection with children living in the rain forest through interacting with the dynamic visual presentations, which would, in turn, motivate them to learn more about the rain forest, its cultures and other countries and communities around the world. Students would learn to identify differences and similarities between aspects of their own school and home life and that of children in the Amazon. They would gain a better understanding of how change of environment often requires change of lifestyles. They would learn to critically think about the question: How does where you live affect how you live? They can then discuss and compare their conclusions and opinions with their classmates. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75736 Presents poems (in many languages), with the text spoken (often by the author). Short info on authors included. (User interface in English, German, or French). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=228986 Portal for vocabulary in English, German, Spanish.  Provides lists, including spoken audio files. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80802 TRIP is a web site cataloging lesson plans gearedto subject/grade level and aligning them with the state curriculum standards. Foreign language lesson plans are aligned with the national FL standards. Note: Click on the Standards number to get to lesson plans. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=357442 A compilation of games, activities, and exercises to help teachers create a relaxed environment in the class where students feel comfortable using the language. Most of the activities can be adapted to meet various levels and ages. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=754084 This interactive presentation will guide your students in learning how to use Google Spreadsheets to create and organize a budget for a trip (real or fake). The HOW TO includes creating a Google Spreadsheet, naming it, sharing it, creating a new sheet & renaming it, using the SUM function, and using the TRANSPOSE function. It also includes how to stay organized when budgeting for a trip by giving two options for the students to keep the budget organized. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80911 Tutorials for fifteen languages, as well as Linguistics, English grammar, and the History of English. There is also a comparative page of the European languages, suggestions for learning foreign languages, translation and discussion message boards.