http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:50:27 PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 09:50:27 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=443720 ״Enzoology is a nature and conservation science show created and hosted by nine year old Enzo Monfre. The program is designed to appeal to parents and kids alike to create a shared learning experience and encourage kids to pursue their natural fascination with nature and science." -- website. Enzo's message: He believes that humans can live in harmony with animals and the earth without damaging habitats or the environment. He wants to destroy the idea that it is "uncool" to be into science, interested and educated. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=316533 Earth's Birthday Project provides teachers with butterflies and bugs, Big Gift rainforest activities, science symposiums for middle school and science lesson plans to educate children about the Earth. Tens of thousands of teachers volunteer their resources and time to make EBP activities available to their students. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=354496 This is an ecosystems unit designed for ELL students (7th grade) who all share the same first language (Hmong) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=452114 Free resources for teaching young children about the Bible and how to care for God's creation. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=302384 The largest organized environmental education event in the United States. Made possible by Canon, it increases the educational impact of Earth Day by creating a full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums. By participating in EE Week, you encourage your students to make a difference in their schools, homes, and communities! http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=240350 This website is packed with quality information. It’s format is fairly plain, but easily navigated. Provides an immense amount of resource links for both students and teachers.  Topics range from generalized ecosystems down to extremely specific niches. Also lightly broaches the subject of society in the framework of the environment. Created and maintained by the Environmental Literacy Council. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=240339 A quality reference site for parents, students and teachers. Contains a range of quality information pertaining to environmental concerns as well as specific species. Also offers a range of activities specifically designed for different grade levels.  It's a fairly plain site in format, and students in K-5 may need assistance in navigating. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=596081 Efecto invernadero y cambio climático http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=273137 Fooling with Nature is based on a Frontline episode on PBS made by WGBH of Boston. It is about man-made chemicals that may be hurting the environment and even humans. It has articles that are special reports detailing several incidences in which chemicals may be causing harm to humans such as a report on how breast cancer may be linked to several chemicals that are thought to block certain hormones. It has a picture gallery, which is linked to explanations, documenting several incidences of harm to the environment. Students could go to this site and explore and learn what is happening in our environment. It could be tied into the classroom under organism's interaction with the environment. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=240351 This is a wonderfully put together website, full of colorful graphics and good basic information. Very suitable and entertaining for K-6 students. Type is large and easily read. Extremely easy to navigate as well. Theyve set this site up so that even the lower grade levels can surf it with ease. A good source for basic information on most topics relating to ecology, ecosystems and many individual species. Site is created and maintained by the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis.