Resources (1-20 of 76)

1. An Inquiry-Based Project Added to Traditional Labs: Hands-On Fish Awareness Research in Freshwater Systems Conducted by First-Year Biology Students

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

   By Joseph LaForge*¹, Alaina J. Buchanan², Erika C. Martin³

   1. Butler Community College; Emporia State University 2. Metropolitan Community College 3. Emporia State University

   This project involves students in an inquiry-based project added to the introductory biology laboratory course for majors in fall 2019. Research has shown that student engagement in authentic...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4567/?v=1

2. 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

3. Polyploidapalooza: Exploring the diversity and evolution of polyploid plants and animals

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

   By Kaitlin Allen¹, David Blackburn¹

   University of Florida

   This series of modules explores the complex world of polyploidy, including species formation, cell division, evolution, conservation, and economic importance. We focus on polyploidy across the...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3704/?v=2

4. 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

5. BCEENET- Broadening undergraduate participation in ecology and evolution research through CUREs using digitized natural history collections data (RCN-UBE Introduction)

   29 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Janice L. Krumm¹, Carly N. Jordan², Liz Shea³, Jean L Woods⁴, Cecily D Bronson⁵

   1. Widener University 2. The George Washington University 3. Delaware Museum of Nature and Science 4. Bethel College, Kansas 5. BCEENET

   Biological Collections in Ecology and Evolution Network (BCEENET) brings together natural history collections (NHC) professionals, undergraduate educators, data experts, and researchers to support...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4351/?v=1

6. Using the Hardy-Weinberg Equations: Quantifying Natural Selection and Allele Frequencies

   11 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Gina Wesley¹, Sean McNamara², Kelly Livernoche¹, Kiersten Newtoff¹, William Gretes³, Allison Bell, Jeff Leips⁴

   1. Montgomery College 2. Community College of Baltimore County 3. Howard Community College 4. University of Maryland Baltimore County

   This module contains exercises designed to walk students through a real-world example of the coevolution of fruit color and primate frugivore color vision. Students will apply the Hardy-Weinberg...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4324/?v=1

7. Polyploidapalooza: Exploring the diversity and evolution of polyploid plants and animals

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

   By Kaitlin Allen¹, David Blackburn¹

   University of Florida

   This series of modules explores the complex world of polyploidy, including species formation, cell division, evolution, conservation, and economic importance. We focus on polyploidy across the...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3704/?v=1

8. Table Top Orientation to the Galapagos Islands and Finches

   03 Oct 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Sam S Donovan¹, John R Jungck²

   1. University of Pittsburgh 2. Interdisciplinary Science Learning Center at the University of Delaware

   The Galapagos Finches are one of the most widely recognized examples of evolutionary biology research. This paper and pencil activity provides access to a variety of data resources that can be used...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2805/?v=1

9. Venom Diversity & Evolution in Reptiles and Amphibians - An education module for university students

   24 Sep 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Andrew Mason¹, Eric Gangloff²

   1. The Ohio State University 2. Ohio Wesleyan University

   This module contains information for a three part series introducing the venom system in reptiles and discussing it in an evolutionary context. In the first part venom and its ecological roles are...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3536/?v=1

10. Distributions CURE- Exploring Species Distribution Changes and their Drivers

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

    By Tiffany Marie Doan¹, Tanya Dewey², John Carroll³, Liz Alter⁴

    1. New College of Florida 2. Colorado State University and the Animal Diversity Web (animaldiversity.org) 3. Georgia Southern University 4. CSUMB

    This course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) uses digitized natural history collections data to answer questions about species distributions and their drivers. This inclusive CURE can...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2349/?v=1

11. Evolution of Tusklessness in African Elephants

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

    By Jennifer Buntz¹, Jessica Ross², Tony Weisstein³, Heather Zimbler-DeLorenzo⁴

    1. Central New Mexico Community College 2. Midwood High School 3. Truman State University 4. Georgia State University Perimeter Colllege

    The exploitation of African elephants in the form of ivory poaching is exacerbated by warfare. The affects of this anthropogenic evolutionary force on the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3503/?v=1

12. Application of a Bacterial Experimental Evolution System to Visualize and Teach Evolution in Action: A Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience

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

    By Collin Kessler¹, William Mazza¹, Kasey Christopher¹, Wook Kim*¹

    Duquesne University

    Concepts of evolution are typically taught through examples of extremely long timescales, which do not always resonate broadly. Here, we describe a course-based undergraduate research experience...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3422/?v=1

13. Escape Zoom!: Reviewing Introductory Evolution Content Using an Escape Room Format

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

    By Ashley B. Heim*¹, Michelle K. Smith¹

    Cornell University

    Reviewing and integrating key concepts and learning goals at the end of a biology course can be overwhelming to students and instructors alike. Often end-of-term review sessions in preparation for...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2970/?v=1

14. A Modeling Exercise in Sexual Selection using a Student-Created Bird Species

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

    By Ashley B. Heim*¹, Anna Freundlich², Emily A. Holt²

    1. Cornell University and University of Northern Colorado 2. University of Northern Colorado

    Evolution-centered lessons at the undergraduate level can often be jargon-heavy, propagate misconceptions if taught ineffectively, and be uninteresting to students who may not see the relevancy of...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2969/?v=1

15. BIRDD Presentation at NABT November 2021

    22 Nov 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Sam S Donovan¹, John R Jungck²

    1. University of Pittsburgh 2. Interdisciplinary Science Learning Center at the University of Delaware

    This publication captures parts of the BIRDD workshop at NABT in November 2021. It contains the workshop slides and links to two hands-on BIRDD activities.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2795/?v=1

16. Moths and Frogs and E. coli, Oh My!: Agent-based Modeling of Evolutionary Systems

    03 Nov 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Alexis Garretson*¹, Lorelei D. Crerar¹

    George Mason University

    In evolution classrooms, introducing and reinforcing the idea of genetic drift and random selection can be challenging, as can be reinforcing appropriate mental models of evolution. Agent-based...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2773/?v=1

17. A Quick and Simple Natural Selection Role Play

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

    By Katelyn J. Butler

    Anderson University

    Teaching evolution remains a challenging task in biology education. Students enter the classroom with stubborn misconceptions and many traditional examples of the process of evolution may not...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2717/?v=1

18. 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

19. Life Is Just a Game: An Active Learning Activity to Teach Life History Evolution

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

    By Clinton T. Laidlaw*¹, Jamie L. Jensen**¹

    Brigham Young University

    A novel activity was designed to introduce students to the concepts of natural selection and life history using an active-learning, constructivist format. It consisted of two parts: 1) a brief...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2685/?v=1

20. What is Speciation, How Does It Occur, and Why Is It Important for Conservation?

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

    By Lauren A. Genova¹, Benjamin B. Johnson¹, Frank R. Castelli¹, Lina M. Arcila Hernández¹, David A. Chang van Oordt¹, Amelia-Juliette Demery¹, Nicholas K. Fletcher¹, Ellie M. Goud¹, Katherine D. Holmes¹, Jennifer L. Houtz¹, Mia M. Howard¹, Jonathan J. Hughes¹, Kelsey H. Jensen¹, Henry D. Kunerth¹, Eugene P. Law¹, Elizabeth Lombardi¹, Anyi Mazo-Vargas¹, Cait A. McDonald¹, Cinnamon S. Mittan¹, Thomas A. Ryan¹, Allison M. Tracy¹, Jennifer J. Uehling¹, Amelia K. Weiss¹, Michelle K. Smith¹

    Cornell University

    Speciation provides a framework for classifying biodiversity on Earth and is a central concept in evolutionary biology. To help undergraduate students learn about speciation, we designed a...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2684/?v=1