http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:32:31 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:32:31 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=90953 As descibed at the site, "The Tree of Life is a project containing information about the diversity of organisms on Earth, their history, and characteristics. The information is linked together in the form of the evolutionary tree that connects all organisms to each other." http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81028 People have misconceptions about evolution. Some are simple misunderstandings; ideas that develop in the course of learning about evolution, possibly from school experiences and/or from the media. Other misconceptions may stem from purposeful attempts to interfere with the teaching of evolution. Science teachers must learn to treat all student questions with respect and initially to accept each question as the reflection of a legitimate desire to learn. However, some questions may well be designed to disrupt the learning process. We need to deal with intentionally disruptive questions in ways that are a bit different from legitimate inquiry. And it is important that we learn to distinguish between the two. This web site explains how to teach evolution in the classroom, with concepts, lesson plans and teaching philosophy about teaching evolution. It also provides a glossary and a guide to identifying and dealing with potential obstacles to the teaching of evolution and provides links to readings, websites, and position statements. The site was created by the University of California Museum of Paleontology with support provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80033 Interactive animated tutorial that demonstrates photosynthesis, develops understanding of the organelles and compounds at work, describes the light and dark reactions and photorespiration.From the e-book Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry by Rodney Boyer, Copyright 2002, John Wiley & Sons Publishers, Inc. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85284 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object explains the meaning and signficance of genetic mutations that alter DNA sequences. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85275 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object shows animations of bacteria and viruses to introduce concepts such as conjugation, transduction, and transformation. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85277 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." The concept of DNA semiconservative replication is provided in this learning object, along with a nice history of the scientists who helped discover the process. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85233 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object focuses on DNA and proteins as key molecules found in the nucleus. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85283 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object provides evidence for RNA as the first genetic molecule. Simulated experiments are provided to explain the evolutionary significance of this important scientific concept. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85282 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning shows how some viruses store genetic information in the form of RNA rather than DNA. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85279 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object explains how the genetic code was deciphered. It also provides information about the role of codons and anticodons in protein synthesis. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs.