http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:27 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:27 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=86984 With the use of the above website, the students will be able to chart the various characterists and information about the planets of our solar system. The photo URL will allow the students to see the distance relationship http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81081 The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), an advanced sounder containing 2378 infrared channels and four visible/near-infrared channels, aimed at obtaining highly accurate temperature profiles within the atmosphere plus a variety of additional Earth/atmosphere products. AIRS will be the highlighted instrument in the AIRS/AMSU-A/HSB triplet centered on measuring accurate temperature and humidity profiles throughout the atmosphere. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86991 Great conversion chart for miles to kilometers to light years. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87029 "A Virtual Solar System Distance Scale." Allows the students to see the distance of the planets from the sun and each other in km. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84031 Student tutorial page relating to the Hubble's classification scheme of galaxies. Includes student worksheet (see assignments) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87002 Introduction to a real greenhouse, radiant light/heat absorption, then comparing atmospheric gases and surface temperature data of Venus and Earth, finally predicting the greenhouse effect on Earth. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=328350 Studying Our Scintillating Sun: Students will construct an edible model of the Sun denoting surface and interior feature. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=328806 (Click on Comet Basics- go to Activity 2) Using ice cream and ice cream toppings, students explore the anatomy of a comet. Contains reflection questions to use with students and classroom management suggestions for this activity. This has a "Comet Fact Sheet" for students; for this you have to go back to the original webpage, scroll down to the bottom of the outline, and click under "Fact Sheets" which opens another PDF file. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=328786 This project emphasizes hands-on involvement and partnership building, making use of inexpensive and easy-to-find resources. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=501095 A great colleciton of stellar spectra and tutorial