SCIENCEsEDiment PRESENTS...
THE SHED
A loosely organized, digital storage space
Over the years, Dr. Merritt has created, collected, and curated any number of useful resources for his science students. The Shed is his version of Harry Potter’s Room of Requirement: a room–albeit a digital one–where visitors can come find things on those occasions when they need them most. The Shed is an eclectic mix of useful stuff, and finding what you’re looking for can sometimes be roundabout, but once you learn your way around there’s a good chance you’ll become a frequent visitor.
Admission is free. Stay a while. Have a look around. Be patient. Move stuff. Look under things. Follow the links. Loiter. Return in your free time. There’s no need to clean up when you leave (it’s a shed, after all).
'How To' Tutorials
How do you make a graph? How do you make a data table? How do you use a ruler? How do you use a Bunsen Burner? How do you describe an insect? How do you write a scientific report? How do you… The tutorials section is dedicated to helping you learning how to do what scientists do.
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I ❤ Science
Want to find a good science book to read? Want to watch a good science movie? Want to listen to a good science podcast? Want to do some science outside of school? If you can’t get enough science in Dr. Merritt’s class, then fear not, he’s got you covered.
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Rubrics Library
It’s been said that Dr. Merritt is a teacher with high expectations of/for his students. For some of his assignments, Dr. M has embedded his elevated-but-yet-realistic expectations into bunch of printable, downloadable documents.
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The Toolbox
Need printable graph paper? Want a good dissection kit? Need to know which pens to use in your research notebook? Looking to create a graph online? Have the sudden urge to turn your iPhone into a microscope? If so, then The Toolbox is the place for you.
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Writing Workshop
Much of the day-to-day work of many research scientists involves countless hours of writing. The Writing Workshop, which is a sort of website within a website, aims to demystify science writing and help you learn how to produce scientific texts such as lab reports and research articles.