http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 06:32:12 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 06:32:12 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=516363 This is an Instructional Design lesson plan that will help students learn about the accomplishments of the Renaissance that I've created as a part of my CEP811 Educational Technology course at Michigan State University. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=543528 This is a stand alone lesson that uses Crane Brinton’s theory of Common Causes of Revolutions to compare the common causes of the French Revolution, American Revolution, Haitian Revolution, and Venezuelan Revolution. The French Revolution is the case study, and then students identify the common causes of the Atlantic Revolutions based from what they learned off the French Revolution case study. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436056 These are lesson plans meant to accompany the "Going Green in the Andes" lesson packet on recycling in Peru and Ecuador. It explains how to carry out the activities included in the lesson packet, how to access online materials mentioned in the lesson packet, and how to evaluate students' learning.I have also posted the lesson packet and video that accompany this lesson packet. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=436360 This document is the central lesson plan for the unit on "Las Islas Uros" that I've posted here. It includes lesson plan ideas and possible activities and assignments.Note that this plan was designed for intermediate and advanced Spanish students, but it can be adapted for lower levels. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=596294 A student-driven Internet research lesson for middle school students. The lesson lines up with Michigan state standards for learning. Students explore websites and answer specific questions about Athens and Sparta. Areas of study include: Religion, Government, Labor/Social Structure, Technology, and Communication. Students work in small groups to create a PowerPoint Presentation to display their knowledge. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=435807 Traveling Suitcases areare part of the Center for Latin American Studies's free lending library. They artifact collections reflecting daily life in specific countries and regions. Other suitcases represent other aspects of the culture such as music and traditional celebrations. These unique collections of books, toys, music, product packaging, currency, national symbols, and other items have been collected by UF faculty, students, and friends while traveling in Latin America. Many teachers use them as a learning center, letting students handle items and discuss their uses. They are popular for displays during international fairs and Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. The teacher's guide includes an annotated contents list, country information, maps, teaching guidelines, additional resource lists, sample lesson plans, and an evaluation form. Common to all suitcases are collections of national symbols, such as maps, flags and currency; artifacts from the agriculture, commercial and service sectors of the economy; handicrafts and newspapers. Items are packed in a sturdy plastic trunk.All borrowers must have a current lending agreement on file with the Center for Latin American Studies Outreach Program. Once your agreement is on file, simply contact the Outreach Program (by phone, fax, or e-mail) with your request for materials from the database.