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  1. "Boost your evolution IQ": An evolution misconceptions game

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

    By Mariëlle Hoefnagels1, Matthew Scott Taylor1

    University of Oklahoma

    Students often enter introductory biology courses with misconceptions about evolution. For example, many students believe that traits arise when a species needs them or that evolutionary processes...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2558/?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. 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

  4. 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

  5. Allele and Phenotype Frequencies in Rock Pocket Mouse Populations

    23 Jan 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By HHMI BioInteractive

    A lesson that uses real rock pocket mouse data collected by Dr. Michael Nachman and his colleagues to illustrate the Hardy-Weinberg principle.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/340/?v=1

  6. Altruism Simulation Activity

    04 Oct 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Nicole Chodkowski

    Radford University

    An altruism activity that uses a NetLogo altruism simulation.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1431/?v=1

  7. An evolution curriculum designed around understanding the rise and spread of drug-resistant pathogens

    07 Jun 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Aditi Pai1, Amanda Gibson2

    1. Spelman College 2. Emory University

    Poster on teaching concepts in evolution and data science skills in an upper level Biology elective at Spelman College presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/609/?v=1

  8. 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

  9. Ancient Insects

    10 May 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Susan Butts1, Talia Karim2, Chris Norris1

    1. Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History 2. University of Colorado, Boulder

    Create a gallery of fossil organisms and identify distinctive body parts (wings, suckers, modified appendages) from the collection. Analyze and interpret these features to predict what type of...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1169/?v=1

  10. 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

  11. Avida-ED

    25 Oct 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Robert T Pennock1, Diane Blackwood1

    Michigan State University

    Avida-ED is an award-winning educational application developed at Michigan State University for undergraduate biology courses to help students learn about evolution and scientific method.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/874/?v=1

  12. Avida-ED Lab Book

    24 May 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Robert T Pennock1, Louise Mead2, Wendy Johnson3, Amy Lark3, Jim Smith1, Cory Kohn4

    1. Michigan State University 2. BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action 3. Avida-ED 4. Keck Science Department, The Claremont Colleges

    Avida-ED activities, modified for the Argentina 2019 Avida-ED Workshop, presented at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1229/?v=1

  13. Avida-ED User Manual

    26 Oct 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Diane Blackwood

    Michigan State University

    Basic User manual to use Avida-ED

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/879/?v=1

  14. 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

  15. BETTSI - Basic Evolutionary Tree-Thinking Skills Instrument

    08 Jun 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Kristin Jenkins1, Louise Mead2, David Baum, Kristy L Daniel3, Carrie Jo Bucklin, Austin Leone, J. Phil Gibson4, Erin Naegle5

    1. BioQUEST 2. BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action 3. Texas State University 4. University of Oklahoma 5. Columbia College, Sonora CA

    A short, multiple choice diagnostic designed to provide instructors with a quick check on students’ understanding of and ability to read and interpret phylogenies.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2106/?v=1

  16. 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

  17. Bird Beak Adaptations

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

    By Miguel Morales

    Lake Worth Community Middle School

    Students will navigate through different stations experiencing simulations of adaptations, manipulations of 3D examples, and making connections to the standards to formulate hypotheses about...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2508/?v=1

  18. 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

  19. Building Trees: Introducing evolutionary concepts by exploring Crassulaceae phylogeny and biogeography

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

    By Nisa Karimi1, Brian M. Parks1, Doug Rouse1, Kerry Martin1, Xing Dong1, Pulikesi Chittu Rajangam1, David A. Baum1, Jean G. Heitz1

    University of Wisconsin, Madison

    Teaching evolutionary theory is foundational for all biological sciences and a key aspect of overall science literacy. The conceptual framework for understanding evolution relies on thinking...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2595/?v=1

  20. Citations

    26 Oct 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Louise Mead1, Jim Smith2, Wendy Johnson, Michael James Wiser2, Robert T Pennock2, Amy Lark

    1. BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action 2. Michigan State University

    Published Avida-Ed article

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/881/?v=1

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