http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:46:23 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:46:23 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=91378 A complex and highly detailed virtual tour of 18th century Edo (now Tokyo) using traditional Japanese woodblock prints to explore not only the sights of the city but the nature and texture of life within it. It is as much a document on early modern urban life in a great city as it is a usefulsource on traditional Japanese history and culture. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=288405 What is race? Does everyone think about race in the same way? How did the concept of "race" evolve? http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=425306 Professor, Louise Krasniewicz (University of Pennsylvania), discusses her experience of using video projects in her Anthroplogy course. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=295891 This site provides a "virtual museum" of instruments from various parts of the world, including North America, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, Australia & Oceania. The site is searchable by instrument type, region, index, or name search. Content includes a description of each instrument, multiple images, and may also include audio files (mp3), video files (mov), and VR movies. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75806 Educator's Guide, examines a national documentary project about twelve diverse communities exploring the changing face of grassroots activism in America, as seen through the distinctive visions of some of the nation's most original photographers, and compelling interviews by leading folklorists and oral historians. The guide, distributed to K?12 teachers through museum venues and on the Indivisible website, enables teachers to integrate the exhibition's photographs, interviews, and themes into their own interdisciplinary curricula in conjunction with a visit to the museum gallery. It focuses on the documentary tradition and the power of images and personal narrative to reveal aspects of identity, community, and civic engagement. It includes an introduction and overview of each project site, and a how-to guide for documenting local communities through oral history and photographs. In the guide given out by museum venues, a selection of slides of exhibition photographs and an audio CD with interview excerpts accompany lessons for analyzing Indivisible images and interviews. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=724620 STEPS has created a multimedia initiative to re-ignite interest in the problem of global poverty. Why Poverty? features 8 full-length documentaries and 30 shorts, all available online, that address various aspects of poverty. According to STEPS, he objectives of the initiative are to: - produce narratives that inspire people to think and be part of the solution, - involve the best filmmakers in the creation of bold and provocative factual films, - bring together broadcasters worldwide and engage audience through multiple media platforms, - create a global outreach campaign, supplementing the broadcasts with extra teaching materials, and - engage with decision-makers and influencers to find solutions for change. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=334550 Introduces the field of physical anthropology; Physical anthropology: study of human biology, nonhuman primates, and hominid fossil record; Places paleoanthropology within overall context of anthropological studies (along with cultural anthropology, linguistics, and archeology); Focus on physical anthropology and be oriented toward understanding of the natural and cultural factors involved in the evolution of the first hominids. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80088 Very comprehensive collection of links to online resources on nonverbal behavior: papers and abstracts, books, researchers, labs, etc. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78790 Probably the most extensive single site on the Internet for sacred texts from all sorts of religions, including not only the great world religions but also ancient and indigenous traditions and "mystery" religions."This site is a freely available non-profit archive of electronic texts about religion, mythology, legends and folklore, and occult and esoteric topics. Texts are presented in English translation and, in some cases, in the original language."(most material at this site is in the public domainh but some of it may be copyright by site author) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=231537 This annotated listing includes over 90 books, articles, and websites that deal with the astronomy of diverse cultures around the world.   The readings cover the astronomicalwork and ideas of South and Central America, Hawaii and Polynesia, Africa, India, and Islamic countries. Also included are the astronomical ideas of the Native Americans of North America, issues relating to people of color in the U.S., plus a small set of readings about Asian and ancient European cultures.  Most of the resources cited are non-technical and can be used in introductory courses and public programs.  A small number of technical volumes are included at the end for specialists.  This resource list is one of a series of educational guides for instructors and communicators of astronomy that have been released by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific over the years, as part of its goal of serving as a clearinghouse for those involved in astronomy education and outreach.