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    Evidence of Evolution Homologous Structures
    Using CT (Computed Tomography) scans of vertebrate forelimbs, both as 3D models and as shapefiles, to enhance and illustrate the concepts of homologous structures, and the evolution of anatomical...

    Keywords: EvolutionidigbioZoology3D modelsanatomy and physiologyMiddle SchoolVertebrate MorphologyCT scanoVerthomologous structures

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    Homologous chromosomes? Exploring human sex chromosomes, sex determination and sex reversal using bioinformatics approaches
    In this four- part guided activity, students will learn about the structure and function of human autosomal and sex chromosomes, view and interpret gene maps, and gain familiarity with basic...

    Keywords: bioinformaticsNIBLSECourseSourceautosomehomologous chromosomeshomologous recombinationsex chromosomesex determinationsex reversal mutations

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    COVID-19: Molecular Basis of Infection-ADAPTATION
    This case was written in Spring 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on understanding the structure and interaction of the SARS-Cov-2 viral spike protein that facilitates infection in...

    Keywords: infectionvaccinemolecular visualization and analysisCOVID19PDBSARS-CoVMolecular Case Study

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    Transpiration
    In this lab, students will examine differences between C3 and C4 plants in their transpiration rates.

    Keywords: plant physiologybotanylaboratoryResource Type

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    Molecular Basis of Sickle Cell Disease
    This multi part case on hemoglobin structure as it relates to oxygen binding and sickle cell disease focuses on utilizing bioinformatics and molecular visualization tools to learn about the sickle...

    Keywords: Hemoglobinmolecular visualization and analysisintroductory bioinformaticssickle cell diseasePDBMolecular Case Studyoxygen bindingmyoglobinmolecular literacy3D protein structuresstructural representations

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    Constructing Phylogenies using Herbarium Specimens
    This lab is intended as an introduction to a plant systematics course. Students work in groups of two to apply what they have learned about plant structures to develop a character matrix based on a...

    Keywords: botanyphylogenyherbariumdistance learningPlant systematicscharacter matrix

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    Environmental Pollution & Public Health (Project EDDIE)
    Environmental health is a field of study within public health that is concerned with human-environment interactions, and specifically, how the environment influences public well-being. In this...

    Keywords: public healthProject EDDIEpollution

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    Analyzing current and past climate data (Project EDDIE)
    Students analyze current and past temperature and CO2 data to relate current climate change to climate of the past 450,000 years. Objectives: Are global temperatures and CO2 levels rising? How...
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    Seismology Lab (Project EDDIE)
    OBJECTIVES: • Differentiate P-waves from S-waves • Learn to identify body and surface waves on a seismic record • Learn how seismic waves change as you move away from the epicenter • Use...

    Keywords: Project EDDIE

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    Spectral Seismology Module (Project EDDIE)
    Based on a conceptual presentation of waveforms and filters

    Keywords: Project EDDIE

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    Water Quality Module (Project EDDIE)
    Students utilize real-time nitrate data from the US Geological Survey to statistically evaluate water quality impacts and to identify their causes

    Keywords: dataconcentrationProject EDDIEnnitrogen cycle

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    Lake Mixing Module (Project EDDIE)
    Students explore spatial and temporal patterns of lake mixing using high-frequency temperature data from lakes around the world.

    Keywords: stratificationProject EDDIE

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    Soil Respiration Module (Project EDDIE)
    Soils hold more carbon (C) than any other component of the terrestrial biosphere!

    Keywords: Project EDDIE

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    Stream Discharge Module (Project EDDIE)
    Stream discharge is a fundamental measure of water supply in stream systems. Low discharge may cause problems with water supply and fish passage, while high discharge may mean flooding. In this...

    Keywords: floodsProject EDDIEurbanizationstreams

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    Avian Censys Analysis
    This Swirl course uses ecological data of bird counts and habitat variables to estimate inter-observer variability and the relationship of birds with habitat variables.

    Keywords: ecologyregressionaverageserror estimates

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    Module 2: Opening Your Eyes to the Diversity of Plants
    This activity picks up from Module 1 where students chose the plant they wanted to represent their botanical history. In that module, they each identified their plant’s family and were given its...

    Keywords: botanyPlant diversityLand plantsembryophytes

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    Time Immemorial: Water Governance Approaches and Indigenous Rights
    The purpose of this experiential lesson is to introduce students to key concepts in water governance in the United States, and provide them with the opportunity to reflect on the western and...

    Keywords: River Field Studies Networkwater governanceprior appropriationtime immemorialfield observationsIndigenous water rights

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    Climate Change Module (Project EDDIE)
    Students explore how climate is changing from the recent record. Produced by Project EDDIE.
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    Climate Change Module (Project EDDIE)
    Students explore how climate is changing from the recent record. Produced by Project EDDIE.
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    Climate Change Module (Project EDDIE) for Introductory Statistics
    Students practice and deepen their understanding of bivariate numerical data analysis (correlation, linear regression, etc.) through working with data related to climate change. Adapted from a...

    Keywords: statistics

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