Data Nuggets are narratives about real research, featuring the principal scientist, that include data students can analyze.   Right now they are aimed at K-12 students, but many topics covered are taught in college courses, and there is no limit to what mathematical or statistical concepts could be added.

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

• Schultheis, E. H., and M. K. Kjelvik. 2015. Data Nuggets: Bringing Real Data into the Classroom to Unearth Students’ Quantitative & Inquiry Skills. The American Biology Teacher 77(1):19-29.

1. case studies
2. case study
3. data analysis
4. data in the classroom
5. ecology
6. Evolution
7. graphing
8. in-class activity
9. module
10. Resources @ Data Nuggets
11. Resources @ QUBES - Teaching & Reference