http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:04:08 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 04:04:08 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=87028 This site offers approximately 150 video programs (6 8 minutes each) on a wide variety of public health and health policy topics including obesity, mental illness, aging, infectious diseases, and environmental health, just to name a few. Each video is accompanied by corresponding, downloadable PowerPoint slides, an annotated transcript, and in-depth discussion questions that can be used to facilitate classroom discussions and develop research assignments. (The videos can also be downloaded to portable devices such as iPods.) A new program launches each week, offering straight-forward commentary on timely health and policy-related issues that will provoke thought from students and encourage them to consider tangible solutions to the challenges presented. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=431365 History of chocolate explained in a 2 hour web cast that covers the history starting with the ancient Aztecs and moving to scientific information about the role of chocolate and health.