http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:17:18 PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 12:17:18 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=81883 The acoustics of musical instruments and the voice. The "Basics" directory introduces and explains general concepts. There are "Introduction to the Acoustics of [instrument name]״, data bases, technical material, web services (including a hearing test) and a FAQ. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75000 Educational physics applets designed to be scripted in JavaScript for use in quizzes, homework problems, and Just in Time Teaching activities. Includes applets that can be used in a wide range of classes and at different levels. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=437177 The main goal of this project is to improve student understanding of the geometric nature of multivariable calculus concepts, i.e., to help them develop accurate geometric intuition about multivariable calculus concepts and the various relationships among them.To accomplish this goal, the project includes four parts:· Creating a Multivariable Calculus Visualization applet using Java and publishing it on a website: web.monroecc.edu/calcNSF· Creating a series of focused applets that demonstrate and explore particular 3D calculus concepts in a more dedicated way.· Developing a series of guided exploration/assessments to be used by students to explore calculus concepts visually on their own.· Dissemination of these materials through presentations and poster sessions at math conferences and through other publications.Intellectual Merit: This project provides dynamic visualization tools that enhance the teaching and learning of multivariable calculus. The visualization applets can be used in a number of ways:- Instructors can use them to visually demonstrate concepts and verify results during lectures.- Students can use them to explore the concepts visually outside of class, either using a guided activity or on their own.- Instructors can use the main applet (CalcPlot3D) to create colorful graphs for visual aids (color overheads), worksheets, notes/handouts, or tests. 3D graphs or 2D contour plots can be copied from the applet and pasted into a word processor like Microsoft Word.- Instructors will be able to use CalcPlot3D to create lecture demonstrations containing particular functions they specify and/or guided explorations for their own students using a scripting feature that is being integrated with this applet.The guided activities created for this project will provide a means for instructors to get their students to use these applets to actively explore and “play” with the calculus concepts.Paul Seeburger, the Principal Investigator (PI) for this grant project, has a lot of experience developing applets to bring calculus concepts to life. He has created 100+ Java applets supporting 5 major calculus textbooks (Anton, Thomas, Varberg, Salas, Hughes-Hallett). These applets essentially make textbook figures come to life. See examples of these applets at www.monroecc.edu/wusers/pseeburger/.Broader Impacts: This project will provide reliable visualization tools for educators to use to enhance their teaching in calculus and also in various Physics/Engineering classes. It is designed to promote student exploration and discovery, providing a way to truly “see” how the concepts work in motion and living color. The applets and support materials will be published and widely disseminated through the web and conference presentations. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=284420 The Assessing-to-Learn Physics (A2L) web site contains a library of questions and problems for classroom use. Questions are categorized by topic and level, and goals for the question, explanations of the physics, and (in many cases) a brief discussion of student difficulties with the topic. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90610 A large list of links to applets and tutorials that discuss the fabrication of semiconductors. Each link is also listed in MERLOT separately. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83979 A database containing over 150 projects describing assignments developed to help students improve information technology proficiency as well as learn the subject matter. Assignments are grouped by year, department or by IT goal or may be searched independently on various fields. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85028 This multimedia site is divided into five sections: Galileo, Maxwell, Einstein, Time Dilation and E=mc2. Each module is a one-minute (or less!) film clip on a major player or principle of the spacetime game. Hosted by physicist Joe Wolfe, the movies offer quick overviews and 3D animations, plus links to more in-depth articles on the topic at hand. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86605 Viperlib is a web-based resource library of images and presentation material illuminating the study of visual perception.All images are given freely by the vision research community and are available for educational, non-profit use only. Registration is required for use (free). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=231933 A small collection of videos showing objects in motion.  Both Quicktime movies and Flash Vid-Dat files are provided.  Suitable for analysis by video analysis programs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82059 This site contains a collection of fully developed high school curriculum modules that use the Internet in significant ways. There are currently 15 modules in Mathematics and 6 modules in Science; also, there are approximately two dozen additional modules that have been created by instructors and/or Education students.The learning modules here are web-based, technology intensive lessons focusing on mathematics and science in an applied context. They have been developed for teachers, by teachers, aligned with the Illinois State Learning Standards and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. Some of the lessons are designed to last over several days, some only for a class period.