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  1. Implementing an online module about acoustic biodiversity monitoring in the tropics for use in an undergraduate course

    03 May 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Darko Cotoras

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    This implementation plan for an online module organizes activities for understanding physical concepts and biological considerations regarding acoustic monitoring, and provides a Spanish version of...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4765/?v=1

  2. Observing the Birds of El Paso: Revisiting historical localities online and in the field

    24 Feb 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Julie Marie Schlichte1, Vicky Zhuang, Phillip Lavretsky2

    1. The University of Texas at El Paso 2. University of Texas at El Paso

    In this set of activities, students are introduced to several features and use cases of museum databases to understand the importance of historical natural history specimens and their data. Using...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4657/?v=1

  3. Introduction to Assessing Biodiversity: Bivalves of the Rio Grande Area

    24 Feb 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Julie Marie Schlichte1, Elizabeth Walsh2, Vicky Zhuang

    1. The University of Texas at El Paso 2. University of Texas at El Paso

    Learning to identify taxa is a key skill gained in many systematics classes. This module aims to introduce students to concepts and resources for identifying organisms and assessing species...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4656/?v=1

  4. Mysterious Occurrences Instructors Notes

    30 Jan 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Rhea Ewing1, Rachel Hackett2, Anna Monfils3

    1. RheaEwing.com 2. Michigan State University 3. Central Michigan University

    Answer Key associated with Mysterious Occurrences Module

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4624/?v=1

  5. Conducting Biodiversity Science in the 21st Century (Poster)

    08 Aug 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Anna Monfils

    Central Michigan University

    A poster summarizing how museum resources can be used for conducting biodiversity science in the 21st century including in research, education and in increasing inclusivity and diversity in STEM.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4489/?v=1

  6. Impact of Introduction of American Bullfrogs on Species Diversity

    07 Aug 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Heather Zimbler-DeLorenzo1, Christine Mary Patrum1, Randall Moser Jr2, Andrea Huntoon3

    1. Georgia State University Perimeter College 2. Horry Georgetown Technical College 3. Fox Valley Technical College

    This module explores the introduction of the American bullfrog on their ecosystem. Using species diversity calculations and data collection techniques, students explore how the bullfrog affected...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4480/?v=1

  7. Wildlife Crossings in Costa Rica: Are wildlife crossing structures effective in mitigating roadkill mortality on tropical highways?

    23 Jul 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Mike Mooring1, April Maskiewicz Cordero1, Jack Ewing2

    1. Point Loma Nazarene University 2. Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge

    Meet Jack Ewing, an ecotourism pioneer in Costa Rica who fought to safeguard wildlife from roadkill mortality caused by enlargement of a major highway. This module presents the topic of road...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4409/?v=2

  8. Wildlife Crossings in Costa Rica: Are wildlife crossing structures effective in mitigating roadkill mortality on tropical highways?

    08 Jun 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Mike Mooring1, April Maskiewicz Cordero1, Jack Ewing2

    1. Point Loma Nazarene University 2. Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge

    Meet Jack Ewing, an ecotourism pioneer in Costa Rica who fought to safeguard wildlife from roadkill mortality caused by enlargement of a major highway. This module presents the topic of road...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4409/?v=1

  9. Go Extinct! An Award-Winning Evolution Game That Teaches Tree-Thinking as Students Pursue the Winning Strategy

    23 Feb 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Ariel E. Marcy*

    Australian Catholic University

    Evolutionary trees communicate both the diversity and unity of life, a central and important scientific concept, as highlighted by the Vision and Change undergraduate biology education movement....

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3673/?v=1

  10. Make Your Move: Interpreting graphs of pollinator behavior

    10 Aug 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Rachel Pigg1, Suann Yang2

    1. University of Louisville 2. SUNY Geneseo

    In this lesson, students interpret graphs of pollinator movement behavior. Then, students view and reflect on an interview with community ecologist Dr. Suann Yang., who collected the data that they...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3482/?v=1

  11. Is Earth Currently Undergoing a Sixth Mass Extinction?

    17 Jul 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Emily M. Wollmuth*1, Trevor J. L. Sless1, Montana E. Airey1, Ethan D. France1, Emily M. Stump1, Meagan A. Sundstrom1, Rachel L. Wilkins1, Michelle K. Smith1

    Cornell University

    The five Phanerozoic mass extinctions were central in shaping biodiversity on Earth today. Due to increasing biodiversity losses, there is debate about whether we are currently undergoing a sixth...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2968/?v=1

  12. Discovering biodiversity in Honduras with TJ Firneno

    11 Jul 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By TJ Firneno1, Megan Seifert2

    1. University of Denver 2. Headwaters Science Institute

    TJ talks to us about the different types of biodiversity, why they are important, and about his research involving the discovery of a new species of microhylid in Honduras! If you or your students...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3431/?v=1

  13. The Importance of Street Trees and Urban Avifauna: A lesson exploring the relationship between urban forest and foraging birds

    13 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Sarah B Fones

    This module examines the relationship between street trees, urban avifauna, and socioeconomic gradients in the highly urbanized county of Los Angeles, California. Using edited data from a published...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2972/?v=1

  14. Biodiversity Conservation in Agriculture

    11 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Emily Hastings

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Biodiversity is decreasing rapidly each year and agriculture is a large contributor. In order to minimize biodiversity loss, we must study how local and landscape management in agriculture impact...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3058/?v=1

  15. The Influence of Exotic Plant Invasion on Pollinator Abundance

    11 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Maxcy Nicole Hill

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    This lesson introduces two global change factors, natural habitat loss and exotic plant invasion, and analyzes how these stressors impact the biodiversity and abundance of pollinator species....

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3055/?v=1

  16. Coloring and Keying Great Lakes Trees

    14 Feb 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Celeste Dufour

    Michigan State University

    In this set of activities, you will use the Michigan Trees Coloring book to learn and practice plant identification. You will also simulate some of the steps of specimen preparation by keying an d...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2200/?v=1

  17. "Got Algae?" A Sorting Game for Introducing the Weird and Wonderful Diversity of Algae

    30 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Bridgette E. Clarkston

    University of British Columbia

    Algae are a fascinating and diverse organismal group, with global ecological importance, a storied evolutionary history and deep connections to both contemporary and historical human societies. Yet...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2729/?v=1

  18. Developing Data Literacy Skills and Connecting the Student Experience in the Classroom to the Community Through Biodiversity Projects

    30 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jessica Lee Joyner*1, Kelly L. O'Donnell2

    1. Georgia State University 2. Macaulay Honors College, City University of New York

    Undergraduate education and long-term science literacy are enhanced by integrating data projects with public datasets and creating analysis summaries. Underutilized public datasets are often...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2721/?v=1

  19. Biodiversity Show and Tell: An Accessible Activity to Encourage Students to Explore the Tree of Life

    29 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Sarah R. Stockwell*1, Jessica A. Davids1

    University of California San Diego

    An appreciation of organismal diversity is a requirement for understanding evolution and ecology, and can serve as a source of amazement and wonder that inspires students to enjoy biology. However,...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2715/?v=1

  20. Assessing Urban Biodiversity With the eBird Citizen Science Project: A Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Module

    29 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Karin R. Gastreich

    Avila University

    The eBird citizen science module takes advantage of technology tools and online resources developed by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology (http://ebird.org) to achieve several learning...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2673/?v=1

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