http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:44 PDT Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:44 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=744592 ASL dictionary for words, phrases, idioms, etc. Provides quizzes to practice memorization and fingerspelling. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=682817 'Put the power of the 2012 presidential election in your hands with our interactive electoral vote app. It takes 270 electoral votes to win the White House. Make your predictions by starting with one of our many library maps. With one touch you are on your way to deciding which states will go to the Republican party, which ones will go to the Democratic party and which ones are leaning, likely or undecided. Spend hours pouring through our Election History. Has California ever voted Republican? Have states ever not participated in the presidential election? Exactly who won the election in 1789? Find the answers to these questions and much more in an interactive, fun experience in our history section.Creating your own map is as easy as selecting a map from the Library section and clicking “Edit Map.” You now have a saved version of the map you chose and can begin making your own predictions. The map is automatically saved whenever you change data and it will be in your “My Maps” section for you to view and change whenever you like. Make as many predictions and maps as you like, you are only limited by the memory on your iPad.No Wi-Fi, no problem. The 270towin app does not require a Wi-Fi connection to operate. The only time you’ll need Wi-Fi is to receive updates. So download the app and get started prognosticating the outcome of the 2012 Presidential Election.'This app costs $0.99 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=671433 This site from Google provides lesson plans on three levels, beginner, intermediate, advanced, as well as a daily search challenge. Topics include: Picking the right search terms, Understanding search results, Narrowing a search to get the best results, Searching for evidence for research tasks, and Evaluating credibility of sources. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=570125 This is a fun game to help you learn the countries of the world. It is timed. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436065 This exercise allows students to use their deductive reasoning to identify the Latin American country and city in which the photos were taken. It sharpens their observation skills and help them become better at comparing and contrasting cultural values. This PowerPoint presentation is accompanied by a suggested lesson plan of how to use the PowerPoint.Appropriate for high school Spanish 1 and 2 classes. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=282315 Use these flash cards to practice your grasp of debits, credits, the journaling process, and other terms associated with the accounting cycle. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=272955 This website provide all information of how to understand and read a map or globe. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=241152  This learning object is for children ages 4-8. A child is able to choose their favorite character from a pbs show and play a game with that character. These games vary in degrees of difficulty. Some games require reading skills that would be more appropriate for older children. Some games also have verbal directions to help out younger players. These games promote listening skills and eye hand coordination. There are also games that help out with map skills and reading skills. There are many games that promote basic skills that children need, like colors, shapes, and animal sounds. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=219397 Introducing a Flashcard Software for your PC!  studyPerfect is a useful study aid that lets you quickly create many types of flashcards including the use of  text, drawing, and downloading images onto your cards. With studyPerfect this can all be done conveniently on your personal computer making studying completely paperless or you may print out your cards for studying ‘on the go’ if you choose.  The ability to save and combine flashcard decks organizes and simplifies the task of studying for final exams or multiple subjects at one time.  Because we understand that your time can be limited when it comes to learning a new subject, we at LuminareSoft created studyPerfect to be an easy to use program for all ages so that you can study quickly and efficiently.  Visit our website to download your FREE 30 Day Trial. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87506 This site contains a lecture on blood stain analysis. Also included are questions and assignments that can be used for homework or class discussion.