Tags: ecology

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  1. Space Mission Ecology: Making Connections Among Science Disciplines Through the Lens of a Unique Plant

    17 Sep 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Stephanie K. Polutchko†‡§*1, Barbara Demmig-Adams†2, Rachel N. Arbor‡3, Jared J. Stewart†§1, Kendi F. Davies‡2, William W. Adams III2, Aislyn A. Keyes‡4, Sean M. Gleason§5, Haylen Gonzalez-Pita†6, Genadine Frank†7, Lisa A. Corwin‡2

    1. University of Colorado, Boulder; United States Department of Agriculture 2. University of Colorado, Boulder 3. Garrison Elementary and Middle School; Gaia Scholastic 4. University of Colorado, Boulder; Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 5. United States Department of Agriculture 6. Aspen High School 7. Erie High School

    With this case study, we aim to increase awareness of essential services plants provide to society, as well as the importance of fundamental aspects of ecology for other disciplines and the...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4910/?v=1

  2. Salmon, Society, and Success: A case study on the intersections of colonialism, ecological degradation, and the power of social action.

    12 Sep 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Kylea Rose Garces

    Northeastern University

    Using a case study approach, this lesson examines colonialism as an ongoing force affecting nature, culture, and society by focusing on decades of tribally led efforts resulting in recent federal...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4984/?v=1

  3. Modeling Two Species Interactions Educational Module

    06 Sep 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Chris Wojan1, George Furey2, Clarence Lehman1, Daniel Stanton1, Allison Shaw1

    1. University of Minnesota 2. Norwegian University of Life Sciences

    This set of files comprises an educational module for use in college-level ecology courses. It focuses on exploring two species interactions (mutualism, competition, and predator-prey dynamics)...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4870/?v=1

  4. Evaluating Local Adaptation and Conservation with Life Tables

    05 Sep 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Urmi Poddar1, Jessica Coyle2

    1. Stony Brook University 2. Saint Mary's College of California

    This module contains a sequence of activities designed for an undergraduate ecology lesson on stage-structured population models or life tables that use published data. Two versions are provided:...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4896/?v=1

  5. Teaching Thermal Physiology of Reptiles and Amphibians to Undergraduate Students

    02 Jul 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Allison Litmer

    This module contains materials and activities for teaching undergraduate students about the thermal physiology of reptiles and amphibians. The module begins with an interactive lecture introducing...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4857/?v=1

  6. Student Activities to Accompany BioTA Podcast Episode 23: Chocolate Is Life

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

    By Michael Sitvarin1, J. Phil Gibson2

    1. Union College 2. University of Oklahoma

    This instructional resource provides three activities to accompany a podcast on chocolate, including critical reading of primary literature and a focus on social justice and equity issues. The...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4780/?v=1

  7. Exploring Indigenous Viewpoints in the Undergraduate Biology Classroom: An Environmental Case Study Incorporating Hawaiian Traditional Ecological Knowledge

    18 Apr 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Rebeka F. Greenall*1, Logan Kalaiwaipono Ellis1, Grace Krueger1, Spencer J. Ingley2, Elizabeth G. Bailey1

    1. Brigham Young University 2. Brigham Young University-Hawaii

    Changing science education to foster greater equity and inclusion for Indigenous students will require effort from instructors and institutions. Instructors can help by including Traditional...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4683/?v=1

  8. Bacteria to Brains in Backyard Coyotes: An Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Case Study

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

    By Adam Kleinschmit1, Andrea Bixler2

    1. Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dubuque, 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 2. Department of Science and Mathematics, Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001

    Our interdisciplinary pedagogical case study explores the differences between rural and urban coyotes at the levels of organismal and community ecology. The focus is on how coyotes’ gut microbiomes...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4345/?v=2

  9. Snail Races: An Inquiry-Based Approach to Learn Invasive Species Ecology

    06 Dec 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Emma Grindle1, Heather E. Bergan-Roller1, Ashton Johnson1, Grace Lunaburg1, Jennifer A.H. Koop*1

    Northern Illinois University

    Inquiry-based lessons allow learning that is hands-on and student-driven, fostering engagement and retention of knowledge in any discipline. Here, we use this learning framework to engage students...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4571/?v=1

  10. A CURE in traits and species distributions: Reproductive modes, range sizes, and natural history collections

    13 Nov 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jessica Allen1, Stephen Sharrett1, Eli Denzer2, James Lendemer3

    1. Eastern Washington University 2. New York Botanical Garden 3. New York State Museum

    This course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) focuses on developing hypotheses about how traits influence the range sizes of species. Topics with substantive content include symbioses,...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4564/?v=1

  11. Field Safety: Right To Know Documents for Building Inclusive Field Teams

    19 Sep 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Maisie MacKnight1, Allyson Muth1

    Penn State University

    This module discusses mental and physical aspects of field safety. The module contains resources for supporting students and technicians in the field and guides supervisors as they write their own...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4460/?v=2

  12. 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

  13. Invasion, Restoration, and Response: Assessing changes in arthropod community assemblage using both parametric and non-parametric approaches

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

    By Andrew Cameron

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    This lesson, which is based around a recently published paper in the Journal of Ecological Applications, introduces students to both parametric and non-parametric approaches to statistical analysis...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4312/?v=3

  14. Snapshot Serengeti Online Lab

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

    By Charles Willis1, Jeffrey A Klemens2, Rahul Agrawal3, Sadie Hebert1, Meredith Palmer4, Annika Moe1, Deena Wassenberg1, Katherine Barry1, Craig Packer1

    1. University of Minnesota 2. Thomas Jefferson University 3. University of Michigan 4. Princeton University

    Snapshot Serengeti is a fully online inquiry-based lab that uses real camera-trap data from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to explore themes of tropical ecology and animal behavior.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3488/?v=2

  15. Snapshot Serengeti: Implementing an online module about Serengeti wildlife ecology in a community-college ecology course

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

    By James Wiebler

    Muscatine Community College/ Nahant Marsh Education Center

    This resource describes the implementation plan for an undergraduate ecology course at Muscatine Community College, Iowa, of an online module featuring a database on Serengeti wildlife populations....

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4410/?v=2

  16. Field Safety: Right To Know Documents for Building Inclusive Field Teams

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

    By Maisie MacKnight1, Allyson Muth1

    Penn State University

    This module discusses mental and physical aspects of field safety. The module contains resources for supporting students and technicians in the field and guides supervisors as they write their own...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4460/?v=1

  17. Diversity and Inclusion in Animal Behavior – ABI Faculty Development Program

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

    By Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere

    In this course, students will learn about the study of behavior from an evolutionary perspective. We will look at the mechanisms underlying behavior and how behavior develops in an animal’s...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4457/?v=1

  18. Facilitating Scientific Literacy Through Writing: A Write-to-Learn Assignment for Large Introductory Undergraduate Biology Courses

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

    By Ayuni W. Ratnayake1, Cindy Naw1, Karolyn Keir*1, Aarthi Ashok*1

    University of Toronto, Scarborough

    Write-to-learn (WTL) assignments have been used in a variety of disciplines to encourage conceptual learning and critical thinking in undergraduate education. These assignments focus on...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4382/?v=1

  19. Snapshot Serengeti: Implementing an online module about Serengeti wildlife ecology in a community-college ecology course

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

    By James Wiebler

    Muscatine Community College/ Nahant Marsh Education Center

    This resource describes the implementation plan for an undergraduate ecology course at Muscatine Community College, Iowa, of an online module featuring a database on Serengeti wildlife populations....

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4410/?v=1

  20. Snapshot Serengeti Online Lab

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

    By Charles Willis1, Jeffrey A Klemens2, Rahul Agrawal3, Sadie Hebert1, Meredith Palmer4, Annika Moe1, Deena Wassenberg1, Katherine Barry1, Craig Packer1

    1. University of Minnesota 2. Thomas Jefferson University 3. University of Michigan 4. Princeton University

    Snapshot Serengeti is a fully online inquiry-based lab that uses real camera-trap data from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to explore themes of tropical ecology and animal behavior.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3488/?v=1