MERLOT Search - category=2605&materialType=Reference%20Material&contributorUserId=36101 http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:55:43 PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 07:55:43 PDT MERLOT Search - category=2605&materialType=Reference%20Material&contributorUserId=36101 http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 EXTREME SCIENCE http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=317605 Extreme Science is the place online to find the biggest, baddest, and the best in the world of extremes and learn about the science behind what makes each the most extreme example of its kind. Here you'll find world records in natural science, including earth science and the plant and animal kingdom. Not only will you find out who holds the records, but also key science concepts used to explain the story behind the record. You'll also find the most complete collection of science and technology information and resources available on the Internet, including resources for students working on science fair projects and teachers needing content for science lessons... Global Learning Exchange http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=361148 This is one of two sites (the other one being secured within a Moodle server) that supports the Global Learning Exchange. Known as the GLE, this program connects teachers and students worldwide with a set curriculum and Skype video-conferencing. NASA AND TEACHERS GO GREEN: Ed World Recycling Lessons http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=293711 From Education World, a collection of trash and recycling websites and lesson plan ideas. NASA AND TEACHERS GO GREEN: Elementary Ecosystems http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=293697 This lesson teaches students the basics of species interdependency within an ecosystem or habitat. Students will perform a simple simulation to see how one species can affect many others, and gain a basic understanding of the importance of biodiversity. For older students, you may want to define and use the word "ecosystem" in the lesson. NASA RESOURCE DRIVEN INSTRUCTION: A HUBBLE NARRATIVE http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=280563 THIS SITE OFFERS A MORE NARRATIVE STYLE HISTORY OF THE MAN AND HIS INVENTION. THIS IS A GOOD ONE FOR READERS AND ESL LEARNERS. ENJOY! NASA Resource Driven Instruction: GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=281548 Very data heavy website about one of the more recent (and equally important) NASA missions. NASA RESOURCE DRIVEN INSTRUCTION: HUBBLESITE http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=280566 THIS IS THE HUBBLE NEWSCENTER AND IMAGE SITE. NASA Resource Driven Instruction: The NASA Public Portal http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=282125 The NASA Public Portal was designed to provide one authoritative source of NASA content to the general public. To accomplish and facilitate this goal, NASA employees and contractors have worked diligently to create an environment that addresses the requirements of hundreds of disparate sites that NASA maintains. NASA's Langley is going green! http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=318162 NASA is trying to be more responsible with their green ways. Read all about it.