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    Creating a Deeper Understanding of Big Geospatial Data, Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), and Community Science using Project Eddie Modules
    This module uses the Project Eddie Module Assessing the Risk of Invasive Species Using Community Science Data developed by Heard, M. J. (2023) to create a deeper understanding of big geospatial...

    Keywords: GISInvasive SpeciesGeospatial ScienceProject EDDIEgeographyCitizen and Community Sciencegeographic information sciencevolunteering

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    The Carbon Cycle, Climate Change, and Feedback Loops
    I combined material from the Carbon, Climate and Energy Resources Module and the Changing Biosphere Module to help students understand climate change, the carbon cycle, and feedback loops in my...
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    Winter is Coming! Data Nuggets Module - Adapted for Preservice Elementary Teachers
    Adaptation of Data Nuggets Module Winter is Coming! for an Elementary Education Science Methods Course

    Keywords: teacher educationscience teacher preparationData Nuggetmiddle grades (4-9)

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    Changes in Lake Ice: Ecosystem Response to Global Change
    This is an FMN participant modification of the TIEE module "Changes in Lake Ice: Ecosystem Responses to Global Change," authored by Robert Bohanan, Marianne Krasny, and Adam Welman in 2005.

    Keywords: ecologyfmnData Discovery

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    Ethics in ecological forecasting: four case-based teaching modules
    Working with ecological data often involves ethical considerations, particularly when data are applied to address societal needs. However, data science ethics are rarely included as part of...

    Keywords: data scienceremote sensingethicsuncertaintyecological forecastingindigenous knowledgetropical forestscultural competenceconflicts of interestmarine fisheriesflying foxesfreshwater qualityinequities

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    Biological Cellular Automata Laboratory (BioCA Lab)
    This Excel module includes both linear cellular automata and 2D cellular automata. The original 3 rules for survival, death, and birth are implemented in this module, but users with some Excel...

    Keywords: cellular automata

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    Module M.1 R basics for data exploration and management
    Introduction to Primate Data Exploration and Linear Modeling with R was created with the goal of providing training to undergraduate biology students on data management and statistical analysis...

    Keywords: R programming languageprimatespopulation ecology

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    Module M.3 Visualizing data with ggplot2
    Introduction to Primate Data Exploration and Linear Modeling with R was created with the goal of providing training to undergraduate biology students on data management and statistical analysis...

    Keywords: R programming languageprimatespopulation ecology

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    Module M.2 Descriptive statistics
    Introduction to Primate Data Exploration and Linear Modeling with R was created with the goal of providing training to undergraduate biology students on data management and statistical analysis...

    Keywords: R programming languageprimatespopulation ecology

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    RAT ATTACK! Population growth
    This module contains exercises focused on the use and interpretation of density independent and density dependent population growth models. Students build logistic and exponential growth models in...

    Keywords: modelingecologyExcelintroductory biologygraphingQuantitative reasoningdata visualizationinterdisciplinaryexponential growthlogistic growthdata managementInterpreting Graphspopulation modelingNIQBC2. Data and GraphsC4. mathematical modelsnonlinear models

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    1997-Bonnie_Shulman-Using Original Sources to Teach the Logistic Equation
    This Module uses original data, diagrams, and texts from three original sources to develop the logistic model of growth in natural systems with limited resources.

    Keywords: logisticoriginal source

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    BioQUEST Partner Support Module: Exploring Community
    A four-week module for BioQUEST's Research Coordination Network partners on using BioQUEST's features, resources, and services to build a community that supports their project goals.

    Keywords: Resources @ BioQUESTRCNcommunitybuilding communityOnline community building

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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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    Introduction to R with Biodiversity Data
    Students will learn R basics while downloading biodiversity data from multiple data repositories. This module will walk students through installing R, navigating R,writing reproducible scripts in...
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    How does increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide disrupt ecological systems? Results from FACE experiments across the globe.
    This module synthesizes key findings from forested CO2 enrichment experiments over the last 3 decades. Students should have a basic working knowledge of climate change, ecosystem nutrient cycles...
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    Testing for Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
    Numbers Count Excel resource
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    Mutation and Selection: An Exploration of Antibiotic Resistance in Serratia Marcescens
    This laboratory module gives students hands-on experience with mutation and selection in bacteria.

    Keywords: moduleinquiry labsmutationartificial selectionbacteriain-class activityHandoutlab protocolResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Referenceantibiotic-resistance

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    Value of Mistakes
    This module familiarizes students with brain research describing our physiological response to mistakes, and how making mistakes is a useful part of learning.

    Keywords: growth mindsetmath attitudesResources @ BIOMAAPmistakesvalue of mistakes

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    More Mice with Fangs: Intermediate Punnett Squares
    An online module utilizing probability and Punnett squares to introduce students to more complex genetic problems. The module emphasizes students' use of probability to solve the problems.

    Keywords: geneticsProbabilityResources @ MathBenchonlinepunnett squares

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    Staying Alive: Extinction Risk: Introduction to Extinction and Extinction Bias
    Data driven curriculum module from Dryad Digital Repository

    Keywords: ecologydata analysisconservationgraphingResources @ Dryadextinctionmacroevolution

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