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MathBench Fall 2018 FMN
Building mathematical intuition with online MathBench Biology Modules
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Goals
- Access to modules and associated teaching resources (e.g., quizzes, summary sheets)
- Gain online support and peer mentoring throughout the process of implementing new materials via small group virtual meetings
- Access implementation guides and instructor resources posted to QUBESHub
Mentors
- Kaci Thompson, University of Maryland
- Nicole Chodkowski, Radford University
Final Products
Mutation and Equilibrium Worksheet
Version: 1.0
This is a worksheet created for students to complete when doing the Mutation and Equilibrium MathBench activity.
MathBench: Biodiversity Assessment of Stream Biota
Version: 1.0
The MathBench module, "The Case of the Missing Mountaintop" introduces students to the concept of biodiversity and measures used to quantify biodiversity and stream health. Students investigate the impacts of mountaintop removal mining processes on stream
MathBench Population Dynamics Module Activity
Version: 1.0
The resource accompanies the Mystery of the Missing Housefly Population Dynamics MathBench module which explores exponential and logistic growth models. Students explore the assumptions of the population growth models both in Excel and MathBench.
The Evolved Immunity module was the focal module for this lesson. Evolved Immunity was chosen because this module includes content and quantitative elements from a range of lab and lecture topics covered in the BIOL 1120(L) CCGA.