http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 13:04:37 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 13:04:37 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=91168 A large resource pertaining to the history of physics, including a newsletter, archives, library, and exhibits. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91043 An online utility for making unit conversions between SI and the English system. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91290 Project Galileo is a collection of class-tested educational materials and resources for science education. The site includes information about a variety of pedagogical strategies as well as a large database of ConcepTests for use of Peer Instruction in introductory physics courses. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83256 This is an annotated topical index to sciencefiction stories and novels that use good astronomy and is part of the education web pages of the nonprofit Astronomical Society of the Pacific.The listing currently has 195 entries organizedinto 40 categories, ranging from "anti-matter" to "Venus." It includes stories and novels by a number of scientists (some writing under a pseudonym) and by other writers who pay attention to the accuracy of their science. It is not designed as a complete index, but highlights stories that teachers have found particularly useful for making scientific ideas come alive for non-science students.The stories and novels listed deal with suchtopics as the dangers of asteroid impacts and exploding stars, the future exploration of Mars, the fate of travelers who venture close to a black hole, the search for intelligent life in the universe (and what forms it might take), and what it would be like to live among the rings and moons of the outer solar system. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90618 Images and information about single element (Group IV elements) or binary (III-V or II-VI elements) semiconductors. A cubic unit cell is shown, along with a list of lattice and electronic properties of the material. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91045 Here is our unit converter. To find the equivalent value of any inputted values in different units, input the value of the measurement and then select the base units to the right of it. The results will print out all equivalent conversions of the value/units that you have set. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88195 A review and critique the physical science in Middle School (grades 6, 7, and 8, although some schools called Junior High designate grades 7, 8, and 9) science textbooks with regard to the scientific accuracy, adherence to an accurate portrayal of the scientific approach, and the appropriateness and pedagogic effectiveness of the material presented for the particular grade level. The author noted such things as readability, attractiveness, quality of illustrations, and whether material such as laboratory activities, suggested home activities, exercises to test understanding, and resource suggestions where considered appropriate. A copy of the report is available in WORD and ADOBE pdf formats. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82387 Information about units of measurement and several online conversion applications. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90229 A table of the elements, with links to information on each element in the table. Links to various tutorials on basic chemistry pertaining to the periodic table is provided. An image of Mendelev's original periodic table is also shown. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84003 This interactive reference tool allows the user to convert measurements from standard to metric and back. Includes pressure, force, work, energy and other measurements.