MERLOT Search - category=2681&materialType=Simulation&sort.property=overallRating http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:54:25 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 05:54:25 PDT MERLOT Search - category=2681&materialType=Simulation&sort.property=overallRating http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 Virtual Microscope http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80030 The Virtual Microscope is a full-fledged simulation that allows users to select and position slides, adjust lighting, magnification and focus, and measure specimens. A narrated demonstration is available to guide students through the steps required to bring a specimen into focus. There is also a checklist that indicates which steps have been completed successfully. Making Sense of Understanding: The Three Doors of Serendip http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=365521 A discussion of what is meant by "understanding" using a simulation of the "Monty Hall" or "Three Doors" problem to illustrate points and motivate further questions. Edheads Simple Machines http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79176 Edheads Simple Machines Activities help teach grades 2 and up all about Simple and Compound Machines. Explore the house and tool shed, interact with fun environments, find and identify all the simple machines and learn how they work! Micrometer Calipers http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82390 Interactive Micrometer calipers applet. Role Play Online http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77016 How do you assign different roles for students to play in an online discussion? Vernier Calipers http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82389 Interactive Vernier caliper applet. Using M&M's to Teach the Scientific Method to Middle Schoolers http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84132 Introduce the scientific method including terminology Provide a fun activity for students to experience how the scientific method is used All Systems Go http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82449 Fun site for middle school science. Students interact with an "Arnold-like" character. Students help the character find his organs. Includes: digestive, respiratory, nervous and skeletal systems Atoms http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75156 Play against the computer on this mini version of the game where strategy goes out the window as your pieces enter meltdown. NASA INTERACTIVE-LUNAR LANDING http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=398839 Explore the landing site at the Sea of Tranquility...