http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:22:05 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:22:05 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=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=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=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=522736 פעילות זו מיועדת לתלמידים לקויי למידה ובה עונים התלמידים על שאלות המתייחסות לטקסט בספר הלימוד "מסע אל העבר: קדמה ומהפכות״, יחידה 3 (״צרפת בין מהפכות "), פרק ז' (״המהפכה הצרפתית "), עמ' 88-90. הפעילות עוסקת בצרפת ערב המהפכה: מצבם החברתי – פוליטי – כלכלי של אזרחי צרפת. ראשיתו של המאבק בין אנשי המעמד השלישי לכמורה והאצולה. משך הפעילות כ60 דקות. מופיע במאגר תלתן. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=540290 This is a writing assignment that combines the Lewis and Clark expedition with the lyrics from a song by Garth Brooks. Also provided are some simple essays from 7th graders. Students can make connections between a song with which they are familiar and history. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=532650 This is a PDF of a Goal Directed Instructional Design Plan that can be utilized as an introductory lesson to the concept of Nationalism for High School level students. This Design plan is intended to introduce the concepts and elements of Nationalism, while implementing technology and student led learning. This lesson plan indicates purpose of lesson, materials, objectives, assessment ect. Any history teacher who is unsure of how to introduce such a controversial topic to students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds’ would benefit from this lesson. Students are allowed to take ownership of the lesson and incorporate technology skills into group presentations.This is a three page "Goal Directed Instructional Design Plan" in PDF format outlining the entirety of what this lesson encompasses. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=726568 This leasson was created to help students accomplish two goals. First, to access the class website, join, and interact with their fellow classmates. Secondly, to access documents on the website for considering the question of what freedoms truly allow for democracy to flourish. Students will view The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and select five articles to consider if the United States supports them. After making their post students will then comment on a classmate's post to create an authentic online discussion that can be continued at the beginning of class and observe whether their classmate's argument was influential in changing their opinion since the original post.