http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:16:58 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 04:16:58 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=594505 This film examines exposures to alpha particles that are emitted from the nuclei of some heavy, unstable atoms. Major topics include health effects, exposures, and protective measures. Other educational concepts include internal radiation hazard, radon and its daughters/progeny. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77014 What is your philosophy of teaching? What adjustments will you have to make online? http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594476 This film explores the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). The film also examines methods for reducing exposures to radiation in workplaces. Educational concepts include ionizing radiation, radiation sickness, radiation burns, other health effects, ion pairs, free radicals, penetration versus interaction, and time/distance/shielding. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77098 In my Working with Joan folder, I provide my students with a list of assumptions I make about learning. This helps them understand my philosophy and how the class has been constructed. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=433641 We have created a set of high-quality videos giving an inside look at personal response systems (״clickers״) being used in the classroom and teacher and student opinions about them. These videos highlight effective use of clickers for student engagement and formative assessment. The response to these videos so far has been enthusiastic.This page (http://STEMvideos.colorado.edu) houses this suite of short, well-produced videos on the rationale for using personal response systems (״clickers״), the details of how to use them effectively, and the research supporting their use. Videos are 5-15 minutes long. These also live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/geekgirl54We also host a resource website on clicker use http://STEMclickers.colorado.edu. This page contains many helpful links, including quality clicker question banks, articles, and the videos.*These resources were created by the Science Education Initiative at the University of Colorado (http://colorado.edu/sei) and the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative at the University of British Columbia (http://www.cwsei.ubc.ca/). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=594456 This film examines the process of radioactive decay as part of an educational unit on the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). Educational concepts include radioisotope, radioactive decay, alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation, x-radiation, decay chain, and half-life. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts. For an illustrated transcript, copy and paste this web address into your browser " target=״_blank״>http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/agsafe/p.aspx?tabid=47 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87018 A teacher directed demonstration that provides a conceptional understanding of latend heat. A full lesson plan is provided. It is a demonstration lab. CA science standard # 5 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=331875 This is a great PowerPoint presentation for discussing the scientific method. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82613 How to recognize pseudoscience and distinguish it from science; pathological science, junk science, and "bad" science. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=227109 This website is part of a National Academy of Sciences project highlighting the work on prominent women scientists for young women. The website accompanies a series of ten biographies. There are games, science experiments, video, comics and other activities. The topics include physics, astromomy, biology, anthropology, geology, genetics, robotics and sociology.