MERLOT Materials

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object explains the meaning and signficance... see more

The historical, contemporary and prospective use of plants for the sustainable production of renewable, carbon-neutral... see more

A customizable teaching tool that simulates genetics inheritance including linkage over generations. An instructor can... see more

Tool and parts identification drill for Ag Teacher prep students. Also appropriate for high school students.

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." The experiments and history that led to the discovery of... see more

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object shows animations of bacteria and... see more

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." The concept of DNA semiconservative replication is... see more

The repository developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization provides full text access to publications, articles and... see more

This is a chapter of the larger site "DNA from the beginning". This section discusses the discovery of mechanisms by... see more

This film examines the process of radioactive decay as part of an educational unit on the health effects of ionizing... see more

This film explores the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). The film also examines methods for reducing... see more

This film examines exposures to alpha particles that are emitted from the nuclei of some heavy, unstable atoms. Major... see more

Hunter Industries excellent PDF reference for landscape irrigation design.

An online calculator that computes Distribution Uniformity (DU) and precipitation rate from irrigation audit catchment... see more

A gateway to a variety of GIS data that is useful for instruction. NAIP imagery is included.

Step-by-step narrated animation of basic rDNA technique. Includes a glossary and the option to read an illustrated book... see more

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object provides evidence for RNA as the... see more

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning shows how some viruses store genetic... see more

A talk by Robert Glennon (author of Unquenchable and professor at University of Arizona) about the water issues facing... see more

According to reviews on the site, "For anyone with influence on energy policy, whether in government, business or a... see more

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object explains how the genetic code was... see more

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object focuses on the conversion of DNA to... see more

These videos which have been produced by Kansas State University are excellent and inexpensive resources

This is a free online textbook offered by InTech. 'Taking into consideration the outstanding importance of studying and... see more