http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 15:26:38 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 15:26:38 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=369924 Staying fit is not just for your body. It is also important that we keep fit brains. Brain fitness begins with learning the basics of your brain and how your environment influences the structure and function. You have the ability to promote healthy brain development through brain fitness, exercise and nutrition. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=375029 It describes scientific literacy and how it is important. This article also touches on the importance of scientific literacy in the classroom and how the American education system is lacking that. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=373807 This is an article about science. The scientific method is also explained. He provides the explanation for science, pseudoscience and beliefs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=373803 This is an article about how important it is to be literate in science. It talks about literacy within the science community about what it means to be literate in science. It describes solutions to the problem depending on the level of education. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=707103 Complete searcher for scientific material. Many papers and reviews with purchase or full free. Simple search and options for complete and acqurate searching. Excellent performance and easy tool for use. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=488887 La calidad en la educación es un tema escurridizo, difícil de definir y que ha tenido múltiples interpretaciones a lo largo de los años, pasando desde las más científicas hasta la demagogia pura. Las naciones más avanzadas comienzan a incluir, en forma creciente y acelerada, los conceptos de Aprendizaje Organizacional y Administración del Conocimiento en su evaluación de la calidad de la educación que imparten a las futuras generaciones en aras a prepararlos para una nueva sociedad cuya economía comienza a basarse en el conocimiento como generador de recursos económicos. Durante el desarrollo de la revisión bibliográfica se descubre la forma en que estos conceptos ‐actualmente considerados por la mayoría como meramente académicos‐ se van aplicando en las instituciones educativas alrededor del mundo. Al mismo tiempo, se comienzan a proponer modelos para estudiar las relaciones entre la Calidad Total, el Aprendizaje Organizacional y la Administración del Conocimiento. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=668511 New Scientist Magazine Online Web Media publication. New Scientist Magazine is one of the best science journal magazines Online. Read from a selection in-depth articles published in New Scientist Magazine. Watch free videos in their topic guide covering environmental issues, healthcare case studies, technological research advancements, deep-space exploration and more. Register free access level allows you to subscribe to their free newsletter and gives you time-limited access to a selection of articles published each week. Fee required for additional features offered at different subscription levels. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=591028 It’s a list of words scientists use when writing or otherwise communicating science, what the scientists mean when they use that word, and most importantly what the public hears. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=510171 We list and briefly describe over a hundred pieces of classical and popular music inspired by reasonable astronomical ideas, and we discuss ways that instructors (and those working in informal settings) can use music to enhance an astronomy class or program. Written and web-based resources for exploring astronomical influences in music are also provided. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=391230 From the website: "The Reason Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation devoted to spreading scientific knowledge and secular values in society. The foundation draws on the talents of prominent and creative thinkers in a wide range of disciplines to encourage critical thinking and erode the influence of dogmatism, superstition, and bigotry in our world.״