http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:15:07 PDT Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:15:07 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=531529 A women's history assignment based on the students' understanding and use of open informational resources, including Wikipedia (see for example, Isto Huvila's 2010 research paper, "Where does the information come from? Information source use patterns in Wikipedia" in which the impact and reach of Wikipedia is summarized). In this assignment, the students research and write their own individual articles for publication in Wikipedia, peer review and subsequent improvements over time. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436101 This worksheet forms a part of a social studies unit on Afro-Ecuadorians that I've posted here. The worksheet includes short answer and essay questions for the class to work on after the PowerPoint presentation. The unit is especially appropriate for social studies classes, but it could be used in a history class or a Spanish class. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436117 This worksheet forms a part of a social studies unit on Afro-Ecuadorians that I've posted here. The worksheet includes matching and small group activities associated with the PowerPoint presentation. The unit is especially appropriate for social studies classes, but it could be used in a history class or a Spanish class.Extensive knowledge of Spanish is not required, except for the optional AP activity. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436351 This transcript, activity sheet, and lesson plan guide will help the instructor make best use of the 10 1/2 minute Spanish-language video on the traditional textile-making process in the Andean village of Chinchero that I posted here.It contains a worksheet with short answer questions for students, a series of possible activities that use the video, and a complete transcript of the video.Please note that, since the video is completely in Spanish, these materials are most relevant for advanced Spanish classes. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436492 This activities sheet is meant to accompany the 3-minute-long podcast of the sixth section of an interview with an Ecuadorian student, Daniela (also posted here). Completely in Spanish, it tests students' listening comprehension with short answer questions, "partner" activities, and projects.The activities on this sheet are most appropriate for intermediate and advanced Spanish language students. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436046 This is an 11-page Spanish lesson packet on recycling in Peru and Ecuador. Filled with photographs, colorful graphics, and activities that use free, multimedia resources, this lesson will stimulate students' interest in both protecting the environment and in researching the unique culture in the Andes. For beginning to intermediate levels.I have also posted the lesson plans and videos that accompany this lesson packet. They are at http://www.latam.ufl.edu/Data/Sites/43/media/documents/fulbright%20hays%20project/Reciclaje%20Lesson%20Plan.pdf http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=483531 This lesson improves content reading comprehension with an engaging array of source documents – including journals, maps, photos, posters, cartoons, historic data and artifacts. It is framed around essential questions that link the past and present and invite students to reflect on parallel developments in contemporary America.This lesson includes: Introduction - sets the historic context, poses the investigative question and strategies Documents – a dozen full color primary documents Stop / Think Questions – focus students on the task Graphic organizers – provide differentiated activities based on research in reading and learning strategies. Help students master strategies for effective reading. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436369 This is the key to the PowerPoint activity that is part of the unit on "Las Islas Uros" that I've posted here. In it, students will match images with the Spanish-language phrase that describes them. Instructions are in English.This activity is most appropriate for intermediate Spanish students, but it can be adapted for other levels. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436365 This PowerPoint activity is part of the unit on "Las Islas Uros" that I've posted here. In it, students will match images with the Spanish-language phrase that describes them. Instructions are in English.This activity is most appropriate for intermediate Spanish students, but it can be adapted for other levels. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=547450 This lesson has students analyzing lynching postcards from the site withoutsanctuary.org. A simple writing prompt will allow students to share their thoughts, in the form of a letter, on these powerful and sometimes graphic images from Jim Crow.