Skip to Main Content
Powered by
QUBES
Login
close
Browse
For Authors
For Reviewers
About
People
Contact
Courses
Close
Biology Courses
Anatomy-Physiology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Ecology
Evolution
Genetics
Immunology
Introductory Biology
Microbiology
Neurobiology
Plant Biology
Toxicology
Wildlife
Physics Courses
Astronomy
Introductory Physics: Algebra-Based
Introductory Physics: Calculus-Based
General STEM Courses
Professional Development and Career Planning
Science Process Skills
Filter
Text Search:
Course
(1)
Biology
(1)
Physics
(0)
General STEM
(1)
Professional Development and Career Planning
(0)
Science Process Skills
(1)
Science Process Skills Learning Framework
(1)
Process of Science
(1)
Explain how science generates knowledge of the natural world
(0)
Locate, interpret, and evaluate scientific information and primary literature
(0)
Pose testable questions and hypotheses to address gaps in knowledge
(0)
Plan, evaluate, and implement scientific investigations
(1)
Interpret, evaluate, and draw conclusions from data
(0)
Construct explanations and make evidence-based arguments about the natural world
(0)
Address novel questions through authentic research experiences
(0)
Modeling/ Developing and Using Models
(0)
Quantitative Reasoning/ Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
(0)
Interdisciplinary Nature of Science
(0)
Communication and Collaboration
(0)
Science and Society
(0)
Article Type
(1)
Lesson
(1)
LessonPlus
(0)
Science Behind the Lesson
(0)
Review
(0)
Essay
(0)
Teaching Tools and Strategies
(0)
Course Level
(1)
Introductory
(1)
Upper Level
(1)
Graduate
(0)
High School
(0)
Other
(0)
Bloom's Cognitive Level
(1)
Foundational: factual knowledge & comprehension
(1)
Application & Analysis
(1)
Synthesis/Evaluation/Creation
(0)
Vision and Change Core Competencies
(1)
Ability to apply the process of science
(1)
Ability to use quantitative reasoning
(1)
Ability to use modeling and simulation
(0)
Ability to tap into the interdisciplinary nature of science
(0)
Ability to communicate and collaborate with other disciplines
(0)
Ability to understand the relationship between science and society
(1)
Vision and Change Core Concepts
(1)
Evolution
(0)
Structure and Function
(0)
Information flow, exchange and storage
(0)
Pathways and transformations of energy and matter
(1)
Systems
(0)
Class Type
(1)
Lecture
(0)
Lab
(1)
Seminar
(0)
Discussion Section
(0)
On-line
(0)
Other
(0)
Class Size
(1)
1-50
(1)
51-100
(0)
101+
(0)
Audience
(1)
Life Sciences Major
(1)
Physics or Engineering Major
(0)
Non-Life Sciences Major
(0)
Non-Physics/Engineering Major
(0)
Non-Traditional Student
(0)
2-year College
(1)
4-year College
(1)
University
(1)
Other
(0)
Lesson Length
(1)
Portion of one class period
(0)
One class period
(0)
Multiple class periods
(1)
One term (semester or quarter)
(0)
One year
(0)
Other
(0)
Pedagogical Approaches
(1)
Think-Pair-Share
(1)
Brainstorming
(0)
Case Study
(0)
Clicker Question
(0)
Collaborative Work
(1)
One Minute Paper
(0)
Reflective Writing
(1)
Concept Maps
(0)
Strip Sequence
(0)
Computer Model
(0)
Physical Model
(0)
Interactive Lecture
(0)
Pre/Post Question
(0)
Other
(0)
Principles of How People Learn
(1)
Motivates student to learn material
(0)
Focuses student on the material to be learned
(0)
Develops supportive community of learners
(1)
Leverages differences among learners
(0)
Reveals prior knowledge
(1)
Requires student to do the bulk of the work
(1)
Assessment Type
(1)
Assessment of individual student performance
(1)
Assessment of student groups/teams
(0)
Assignment
(1)
Exam/quiz, in class
(0)
Exam/quiz, take home
(0)
Homework
(0)
Answer clicker-type question(s)
(0)
Answer essay question(s)
(0)
Answer fill in the blank question(s)
(0)
Answer multiple choice question(s)
(0)
Answer short answer question(s)
(0)
Answer true/false question(s)
(0)
Create a concept map
(0)
Create a diagram, drawing, figure, etc.
(0)
Create a website
(0)
Create graph, table etc. to present data
(1)
Design an experiment or research study
(1)
Design/present a poster
(0)
Give an oral presentation
(0)
Informal in-class report
(0)
Interpret data
(1)
Order items (e.g. strip sequence)
(0)
Participate in discussion
(1)
Peer evaluation
(0)
Post-test
(0)
Pre-test
(0)
Produce a video or video response
(0)
Respond to metacognition/reflection prompt
(0)
Self evaluation
(0)
Solve problem(s)
(0)
Written assignment: One minute paper
(0)
Written assignment: Brochure
(0)
Written assignment: Essay
(0)
Written assignment: Figure and or figure legend
(1)
Written assignment: Lab report
(0)
Written assignment: Literature review
(0)
Other
(0)
Applied Filters
Downloads
Views
Date
Relevance
Lesson
812
views
61
downloads
0
comments
Breaking It Down: What Factors Control Microbial Decomposition Rates?
Demonstrating and modeling changes in ecosystem processes in the laboratory classroom can be logistically difficult and expensive. This complexity often leaves little time for students to generate and test hypotheses. Yet, we must foster student...
Courses:
Ecology
Microbiology
Science Process Skills
data analysis
hypothesis testing
data visualization
data management
Microbial Respiration
Decompostion
Abiotic Conditions
Results Communication
Results 1 - 1 of 1
Display #
5
10
15
20
25
30
50
100
500
1000
Start
Prev
1
Next
End
