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    5-030-LinNonHomoSystemSol-TechniqueNarrative
    We offer strategies for solving linear systems of nonhomogeneous differential equations using a conjectured solution strategy for a system of constant coefficient, linear, n

    Keywords: strategiesdiscovery learningeigenvectorseigenvalue

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    Maintenance of Cell Shape
    This module introduces an equation to calculate roundness in the context of understanding how myosin contributes to cell shape. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: AlgebraCell StructureCell Growthbar chart

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    Population Bottlenecks: Heterozygosity vs. Allelic Diversity
    This module introduces heterozygosity and allelic diversity in the context of understanding population bottlenecks. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: Ratiosexponential equationsAlgebraGenetics and Evolution

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    Beanbag Toss (Grades 3-5)
    The classroom lesson presents students with the task of developing a fair--yet challenging--beanbag toss game.
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    Beanbag Toss (Grades K-2)
    The classroom lesson presents students with the task of developing a fair--yet challenging--beanbag toss game.
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    9-012-PDEGuitarTuning-ModelingScenario
    We lead students through a derivation of a partial differential equation which models the motion of a string held at both ends, a case of the one-dimensional wave equation, and then play it on...

    Keywords: extensionsine wavesfrequencyguitardampingFourierstringtuning

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    5-024-PhGreatLakes
    In this teaching modeling scenario, we demonstrate how lessons on salt-tank compartmental modeling can be used to predict phosphorus levels in the Great Lakes.

    Keywords: Great Lakeslimnologycomparmentpollutioncompartmental modelsphosphorous

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    2016-Roberto_Camporesi-A fresh look at linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients
    We present an approach to the impulsive response method for solving linear constant-coefficient ordinary differential equations of any order based on the factorization of the differential operator.

    Keywords: impulseGreen functionsinstructional exposition

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    1992-John_Mathews-Bounded population growth-a curve fitting lesson
    The purpose of this article is to present two methods for fitting the logistic curve to data supplied by the U. S. census bureau.

    Keywords: datalogisticlinearizationfitting

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    5-012-LinearSystemConjecture-TechniqueNarrative
    Students go from the solution for y'(t) = k*y(t) to a natural extension to the solution conjecture of a system of two constant coefficient, homogeneous, linear differential equations introducing...

    Keywords: discovery learningconjecturesolutionsubstitution

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    1-079-HomeHeating-ModelingScenario
    This project concerns using Newton's Law of Cooling to model the heating of a house. In particular, if one is going away for awhile, is it more economical to leave a house at a desired temperature...

    Keywords: Optimal Control TheorytemperatureheatfurnaceNewton's Law of Coolinghome heatingspecific heat

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    Fungus Among Us!
    This game introduces the idea of how fungi and plants can work together in a symbiotic relationship.

    Keywords: NIMBiosgraphingplantsfamily timeinformal science learningfungiinformal science educationsimple data plots

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    3-D Printing Models of Cell Organelles and Flowers
    This hands-on module features active learning using 3-D printing technology to teach middle school students about physical scientific models and cell organelles.
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    All About Cod For Grade 2
    This activity uses data from The Cod's Tale by Mark Kurlansky to engage students in summarizing data in a table and bar graph.

    Keywords: fishNIMBiosBar GraphsGrade 2AdditionSubtractionword problemsfish harvestingsimple data plots

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    Learning with All Your Senses: Mathematical Manipulatives Enhance Student Comprehension of Biological Models
    Handout for a session presentation on kinesthetic learning at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop

    Keywords: Models3D models3D printingmanipulativeskinesthetic learning

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    State Apportionment Lesson Plans and Task
    Three secondary teachers and a mathematics education researcher planned two lessons and revised them through lesson study. The teachers adapted the State Apportionment Task from the Mathematical...

    Keywords: votingproportional reasoning

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    Population Genetics: Limits to Adaptation
    This module introduces gene flow in the context of understanding the persistence of maladaptive traits in some populations. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: LogarithmsAlgebraGenetics and Evolution

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    Water Movement through a Membrane: The Van't Hoff Equation
    This module introduces the van't Hoff equation in the context of understanding the metabolic activity of the epithelial cells lining the stomach. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: AlgebraInequalitiesCellular Processes

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    Emergency Water Supply (Grades 6-8)
    This classroom lesson presents students with the task of determining how much water their school would to store in case of an emergency disaster.
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    Design a Zoo (Grades 6-8)
    This classroom lesson presents students with the job of designing a zoo, which could include modeling tasks ranging from choosing and locating the exhibits to setting the right admission prices.
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