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1. Sanger Sequencing by Hand: Using Paper Clips to Demonstrate Chain Termination

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

   By Caroline E. Smith*¹, Chrystal Ho Pao¹

   Trinity International University

   Sanger sequencing is commonly taught with a hands-on approach. Sanger sequencing involves chain termination by dideoxynucleotides, because they are missing the oxygen on the 3’ carbon atom,...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3654/?v=1

2. Garden Variety Mutations: Using Primary Data to Understand the Central Dogma in Large-Lecture Introductory Biology

   22 Nov 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Jacob Woodbury†¹, Jessie B. Arneson†², Jacey Anderson¹, Larry Collins³, Andy Cavagnetto¹, William Davis¹, Erika G. Offerdahl*¹

   1. Washington State University 2. University of Jamestown 3. Delta State University

   The ability to interpret and create an argument from data is a crucial skill for budding scientists, yet one that is seldom practiced in introductory courses. During this argumentation module,...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3559/?v=1

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4. My Dog IS My Homework: Exploring Canine Genetics to Understand Genotype-Phenotype Relationships

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

   By Vanessa Muilenburg*¹, Aaron Best¹, Leah Chase¹, Virginia McDonough¹, Joseph Stukey¹, Sean Hoey¹, Stephen Scogin¹

   Hope College

   To facilitate understanding of the fundamental genetic concept of the genotype-phenotype relationship in our introductory biology students, we designed an engaging multi-week series of related...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2680/?v=1

5. CURE-all: Large Scale Implementation of Authentic DNA Barcoding Research into First-Year Biology Curriculum

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

   By Oliver Hyman*¹, Elizabeth Doyle¹, Joseph Harsh¹, Joanna Mott², Andrea Pesce¹, Bejan Rasoul¹, Kyle Seifert¹, Ray Enke¹

   1. James Madison University 2. California State University

   Growing calls in science education reform have emphasized wide-scale engagement of first-year undergraduate students in authentic research experiences; however, large course enrollments, inadequate...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2625/?v=1

6. Antibiotic Resistance Genes Detection in Environmental Samples

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

   By Jessica H Bell¹, Lori Thrun¹, Michelle LeBeau¹, Irina Makarevitch², Jodi Goldberg², Presley Martin²

   1. Century College 2. Hamline University

   Our aim is to provide an authentic research experience for undergraduate students in a variety of biology courses through collaboration between a four-year university and a community college. This...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2574/?v=1

7. Teaching Genetic Linkage and Recombination through Mapping with Molecular Markers

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

   By Lisa M McDonnell¹, Jennifer Klenz¹

   University of British Columbia

   Most introductory genetics courses cover genetic linkage, a core concept in the CourseSource genetics learning outcome framework. Although it is a classical genetics topic, genetic linkage remains...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2550/?v=1

8. The Case of the Missing Strawberries: RFLP analysis

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

   By Heidi Major Sleister

   Drake University

   While solving the fictional mystery of the missing strawberries, students are engaged in a guided-inquiry lesson featuring small-group and class discussions, hands-on activities, and laboratory...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2524/?v=1

9. Gelin’: Gel Electrophoresis Simulation

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

   By Beyond Benign

   Students will understand how DNA is separated into a fingerprint by using a chromatography activity to simulate gel electrophoresis.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/1448/?v=1