http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:21:51 PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 20:21:51 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=76797 "The student will study the structure of the cell membrane by constructing it using the correct molecules." Learning object relevant to health sciences students studying nutrition, biochemistry and pharmacology. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90953 As descibed at the site, "The Tree of Life is a project containing information about the diversity of organisms on Earth, their history, and characteristics. The information is linked together in the form of the evolutionary tree that connects all organisms to each other." http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89655 This site has been created to show students how cells work. It reviews the functions of the cell organelles. This web site focuses on the structure and function of the cell membrane. Students will learn how the organelles interact with each other to keep the cell alive. This web site adds to the knowledge of most middle school students about organelles and expands to how the cell works as a whole. Scientists who study this area are known as cell physiologists. Physiology is the study of the function of living things. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81028 People have misconceptions about evolution. Some are simple misunderstandings; ideas that develop in the course of learning about evolution, possibly from school experiences and/or from the media. Other misconceptions may stem from purposeful attempts to interfere with the teaching of evolution. Science teachers must learn to treat all student questions with respect and initially to accept each question as the reflection of a legitimate desire to learn. However, some questions may well be designed to disrupt the learning process. We need to deal with intentionally disruptive questions in ways that are a bit different from legitimate inquiry. And it is important that we learn to distinguish between the two. This web site explains how to teach evolution in the classroom, with concepts, lesson plans and teaching philosophy about teaching evolution. It also provides a glossary and a guide to identifying and dealing with potential obstacles to the teaching of evolution and provides links to readings, websites, and position statements. The site was created by the University of California Museum of Paleontology with support provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90955 Eight tutorials or problem-based assignments covering the topics of polio, BSE (mad cow disease), antibiotics, the eradication of smallpox, yellow fever, complement, virus replication, and a history of viruses. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80033 Interactive animated tutorial that demonstrates photosynthesis, develops understanding of the organelles and compounds at work, describes the light and dark reactions and photorespiration.From the e-book Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry by Rodney Boyer, Copyright 2002, John Wiley & Sons Publishers, Inc. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85284 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object explains the meaning and signficance of genetic mutations that alter DNA sequences. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89140 This website describes many things about plants. It contains definitions and literature about plants with pictures. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85275 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object shows animations of bacteria and viruses to introduce concepts such as conjugation, transduction, and transformation. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85277 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." The concept of DNA semiconservative replication is provided in this learning object, along with a nice history of the scientists who helped discover the process. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs.