Assignment 4 – Exemplary Science Web Resources - "A Bit of Merlot"

Due Date - 11/5/2009

Possible Points - 20

How to Submit -

• Always make sure that your name, the date, the assignment number and course number are at the top of the page on your assignment.  
• Copy and paste the text of your assignment into a Google document and share it with qcscied@gmail.com
  
• Upload your Word document or equivalent in the Assignments in BlackBoard.  Please do not submit pdf files.  
• Keep electronic and paper copies for your records.

Instructions for Assignment 4

1. This is an individual assignment.
2. Visit the web site merlot.org and sign up for a free account.
3. Create a personal collection of at least 5 exemplary web sites related to the area/s of science you will teach.  Add comments for each site you add to your collection.  In your comments describe how you could use this site to enhance a science lesson.  Be as specific as possible, e.g. I could use this to teach the topic of mitosis in a Living Environment class.
4. When your collection is complete, post the url to your Merlot personal collection on the Discussion Board in BlackBoard.

Scoring Guidelines 2 points for each site and comment, maximum of 10 points