http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:15:03 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:15:03 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=406545 This resource is perfect for learning about irrigation water use. One is able to find detailed information about various irrigation systems, including their techniques and relative efficiencies. This information is supported through various photographs, graphs, tables, and maps which display information on irrigation water based on state, crop, and the availability of fresh water. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=440044 The eCase file program is an electronic log book to organize and record findings in a scientific investigation or case study, with linked sections on locations, people, items, tests etc. All inputs are automatically date/time stamped (to preserve integrity, the user cannot change these). The facility to Save as… RTF is also provided. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=440014 The eCase file program is an electronic log book to organize and record findings in a scientific investigation or case study, with linked sections on locations, people, items, tests etc. All inputs are automatically date/time stamped (to preserve integrity, the user cannot change these). The facility to Save as… RTF is also provided.This resource is released as part of the Skills For Scientists project: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/home/projects/skillsforscientists http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=440039 The eCase file program is an electronic log book to organize and record findings in a scientific investigation or case study, with linked sections on locations, people, items, tests etc. All inputs are automatically date/time stamped (to preserve integrity, the user cannot change these). The facility to Save as… RTF is also provided.Released as pat of the Skills for Scientists project (part of the Academy/JISC OER Programme) http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/home/projects/skillsforscientists http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=585850 This is a modified scientific method graphic organizer, which is derived from the Holt science textbooks. This would give students an opportunity to practice writing a hypothesis, constructing an experiment and understanding the structure of the scientific method. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=477682 Lesson plan, resource materials and evaluation of, and project snapshot of an Earth Science lesson. The goal of the lesson was to discover and describe the type of interactions that take place at the tectonic plate boundaries. The lesson is introduced with teacher-led inquiry model building and is followed by differentiated lab groups that build upon the concept. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=548603 This activity set provides students with the opportunity to discuss the processes that underlie scientific inquiry and gain experience asking and developing their own questions. This activity also provides an opportunity for students to improve their critical evaluation skills by assessing the quality of statements that the podcast speakers states by asking questions regarding the validity of the speaker's conclusions and assumptions. There are three components to the activity: 1) An introductory podcast that discusses creativity in science; 2) A series a practice examples where students can stop the podcast and complete an attached worksheet (Microsoft word) to gain practice writing down their questions; and 3) A podcast of a mini-seminar in which the speaker intentionally overstates some facts and findings. It is the students’ job to evaluate the mini-seminar and ask scientific questions regarding the work and evaluate the speaker’s statements. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=389215 General pointers on interdisciplinary undergraduate team teaching http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=488269 Teacher Institute Teaching Tips is a bite-sized podcast series of almost 70 episodes for science teachers, by science teachers. In each five-minute episode, we give you pedagogy tips, science history, hands-on activities, or other ideas for your science classroom. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=404566 Resource for parents and teachers to get students involved in doing science in school and at home.