http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:57:24 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 14:57:24 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=82148 The Essential Science for Teachers courses are designed to help k - 6 teachers gain an understanding of some of the bedrock science concepts they need to teach standards-based curricula. Earth and Space Science consists of eight one-hour video programs accompanied by print and Web materials that provide in-class activities and homework explorations. Real-world examples, demonstrations, animations, still graphics, and interviews with scientists compose content segments that are intertwined with in-depth interviews with children that uncover their ideas about the topic at hand. Each program also features an elementary school teacher and his or her students exploring the topic using exemplary science curricula. Use the complete course for teacher education or professional development, or individual programs for content review. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84167 This is a site that contains a powerpoint discussing groundwater factors. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84019 Start the lesson or unit with some great animations explaining earthquakes, from PBS Savage Earth series, online. After students have been given information on earthquakes (read text or listened to lecture).Students will: Explore different materials, shapes, and design options that affect the durability of a building. Understand how to use models to perform controlled scientific experiments. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=405376 A "Bill Nye" style demo on explaining the rock cycle using crayons, very cute and students could possibly do the experiement hands on or watch the teacher. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=338891 This website contains short courses in Earth Science that are based on California Science state standards from 6th to 9th grade. Topics include the rock cycle, plate tectonics, weathering, etc. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=370088 Solid set of notes that clearly explain the ideas and theories behind plate tectonics. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=543998 This is a STAIR model for review purposes of Plate Tectonics. Topics include Continental Drift, Seafloor Sreading, Continental Margins, and Divergent Margins. This is meant to be used as a review or in support of the material covered in class. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84147 This site has a short explanation about the San Andreas Fault and expands on the information through links to other related sites. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90032 Including information about the most recent earthquake, this web site explores the Mojave. An online field trip, with a trip map, has eight stops including Hole in the Wall and Soda Lake. Sections on geologic history, plate tectonics, rocks and minerals, geologic time, geology maps, and a geologic glossary are presented. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84026 This is a site that incorporates using longitude and latitude to plot geologic hazards. Earthquakes and volcanoes are associated with the movement of plate boundaries. This site has many good links to gather up to date information dealing with geology. It has an assignment which can be used as is or modified to fit your assignment.