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Amphibian Diversity: Species Richness and Precipitation
19 Mar 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Debra Linton1, Anna Monfils1, Molly Phillips2, Libby Ellwood3
1. Central Michigan University 2. iDigBio, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida 3. iDigBio
This activity will explore how natural history specimen data can be used to investigate the relationship between precipitation levels in a region and species diversity of amphibians.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1101/?v=1
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An Introduction to Biodiversity Databases and Specimen Images
04 Dec 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Amanda Fisher
Long Beach State University
In this module, students will be introduced to some biodiversity data resources and how to search for and download herbarium specimen images. They will be asked to think critically about the...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1493/?v=1
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Arctos Tutorial - BLUE Resource
19 Mar 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Erica Krimmel
iDigBio, Florida State University
A user guide and video instructions for Arctos
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1768/?v=1
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Backward Design with Digital Data
19 Mar 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Debra Linton1, Libby Ellwood2, Molly Phillips3, Erica Krimmel4, Natalie Douglas, Anna Monfils1
1. Central Michigan University 2. iDigBio 3. iDigBio, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida 4. iDigBio, Florida State University
Best practices for designing educational modules using biodiversity data
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1764/?v=1
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Bringing Real Ecological Data into the Classroom: DryadLab on QUBESHub
20 Dec 2017 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Gabriela Hamerlinck1, Kristin Jenkins2
1. QUBES, BioQUEST 2. BioQUEST
Bringing Real Ecological Data into the Classroom: DryadLab on QUBESHub was presented at the annual meeting of the Association of College & University Biology Educators in 2016.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/207/?v=1
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Cleaning Biodiversity Data: A Botanical Example Using Excel or RStudio
16 Jul 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Michelle Gaynor
University of Florida
Access and clean an open source herbarium dataset using Excel or RStudio.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1964/?v=1
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Cleaning Biodiversity Data: Excel
09 Jun 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Debra Linton1, Molly Phillips2
1. Central Michigan University 2. iDigBio, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
Access and clean an open source polar bear dataset using Excel.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1899/?v=1
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Communicating with Data: Digital Data Resources
22 Mar 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Anna Monfils1, Debra Linton1
Central Michigan University
Students access, clean, configure, and standardize a dataset and create a relevant and scientifically valid data visualization to communicate science.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1779/?v=1
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Communicating with Data: Infographic with Digital Data
22 Mar 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Anna Monfils1, Debra Linton1
Central Michigan University
Working collaboratively in teams of 2-4 researchers, students engage in targeted projects to address critical information and research needs using digital biodiversity data.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1778/?v=1
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Data is the New Science
12 Apr 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Anna Monfils1, Debra Linton1, Libby Ellwood2, Molly Phillips3
1. Central Michigan University 2. iDigBio 3. iDigBio, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
In this module, students will be introduced to some emerging biodiversity data resources. They will be asked to think critically about the strengths and utility of these data resources and apply...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1138/?v=1
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Data is the New Science - Modified and combined with Following the Data Module
10 Jan 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Darlene Panvini
Belmont University
In this module, students will be introduced to some emerging biodiversity data resources. They will be asked to think critically about the strengths and utility of these data resources and apply...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1735/?v=1
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Data Visualization
23 Mar 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Anna Monfils
Central Michigan University
This is an introduction to the idea of data visualization and the importance of presenting data for understanding.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1776/?v=1
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EREN PFPP Species Composition Curriculum Module with Data
29 Sep 2016 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Rachel Collins1, Jerald Dosch2, Kristine Hopfensperger3, Karen Kuers4, Erin Lindquist5, Charles McClaugherty6, Tim Menzel7
1. Roanoke College 2. Macalester College 3. Northern Kentucky University 4. The University of the South 5. Meredith College 6. University of Mount Union 7. Piedmont College
In this lab, students will learn foundational concepts of forest community dynamics and apply quantitative skills to data analysis and interpretation activities. Students will use tree plot data...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/31/?v=2
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EREN PFPP Species Composition Curriculum Module with Data
28 Sep 2016 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Jerald Dosch1, Erin Lindquist2, Karen Kuers3, Charles McClaugherty4, Kristine Hopfensperger5, Fernando Nieto6, Rachel Collins7, Tim Menzel8
1. Macalester College 2. Meredith College 3. The University of the South 4. University of Mount Union 5. Northern Kentucky University 6. SUNY Old Westbury 7. Roanoke College 8. Piedmont College
In this lab, students will learn foundational concepts of forest community dynamics and apply quantitative skills to data analysis and interpretation activities. Students will use tree plot data...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/31/?v=1
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Exploring Data with BISON
14 Mar 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Erica Krimmel
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
A module to explore aggregated observation and collection information, through BISON, or Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation (https://bison.usgs.gov), a tool for visualizing GBIF data.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1102/?v=1
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Following the Data
04 May 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Anna Monfils1, Debra Linton1, Molly Phillips2, Libby Ellwood3
1. Central Michigan University 2. iDigBio, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida 3. iDigBio
The video and exercise provides insight into how researchers are using digital data resources to investigate biodiversity in prairie fen wetlands.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1137/?v=1
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Gaining familiarity with R and Work with NEON OS & IS data – Plant phenology & temperature - adaptation
11 Jun 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Nancy Cowden
Lynchburg College
This adaptation introduces students to R and the NEON OS & IS data – Plant Phenology & Temperature tutorial. A planned extension will prompt students to develop a testable hypothesis, based on...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/624/?v=1
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GBIF Tutorial - BLUE Resource
19 Mar 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Libby Ellwood
iDigBio
A user guide and video instructions for GBIF
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1770/?v=1
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Getting students to reason with data: QUBES tools and teaching resources built for introductory biology
21 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Sam S Donovan
University of Pittsburgh
Workshop presented at the 2019 Biology Learning Community Conference
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1088/?v=1
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iDigBio Tutorial - BLUE Resource
19 Mar 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Molly Phillips
iDigBio, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
A user guide and video instructions for iDigBio
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1771/?v=1