Resources (1-15 of 15)

1. 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

2. Creating a Deeper Understanding of Big Geospatial Data, Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), and Community Science using Project Eddie Modules

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

   By barb maclennan¹, Frank LaFone¹, William Harrison¹

   Fairmont State University

   This module uses the Project Eddie Module Assessing the Risk of Invasive Species Using Community Science Data developed by Heard, M. J. (2023) to create a deeper understanding of big geospatial...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4381/?v=2

3. 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

4. Functional trait-based restoration. Can hybrid restoration enhance invasion resistance and ecosystem services?

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

   By Rebecca Ostertag¹, Nicole DiManno²

   1. University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo 2. Oregon State University

   A hybrid restoration experiment in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, in an area of high biocultural conservation value, that address the ecological and philosophical issues involved in conducting restoration with a...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4483/?v=1

5. Count me in: Increasing early detection of invasive species with community science

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

   By Suann Yang¹, Jennifer Dean²

   1. SUNY Geneseo 2. New York Natural Heritage Program (SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry)

   In this lesson, students interpret a map of species occurrences. Then, students view and reflect on an interview with biologist Dr. Jennifer Dean, whose research includes the map that they...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4411/?v=1

6. Creating a Deeper Understanding of Big Geospatial Data, Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), and Community Science using Project Eddie Modules

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

   By barb maclennan¹, Frank LaFone¹

   Fairmont State University

   This module uses the Project Eddie Module Assessing the Risk of Invasive Species Using Community Science Data developed by Heard, M. J. (2023) to create a deeper understanding of big geospatial...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4381/?v=1

7. The Effects of Invasive Primary Producers on Native Primary Consumers

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

   By Dylan Kayser¹, Christina Lobuglio²

   1. Phillips Academy Andover 2. Auburn University Shellfish Lab

   In this experiment, the effect of the invasive primary producer, Carpobrotus edulis on the native primary consumer, Acheta domesticus, was studied. The purpose of this experiment was to identify...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4331/?v=1

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

   09 May 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=2

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

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

   By Andrew Cameron

   Virginia Commonwealth University

   This lesson, which is based around 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=1

10. Assessing the Risk of Invasive Species Using Community Science Data

    21 Apr 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Matthew Joshua Heard

    Belmont University

    This module introduces students who are already familiar with GIS to doing comparative analyses with large-scale community science (often called citizen science) data sets. Students will explore...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/4252/?v=1

11. The Influence of Exotic Plant Invasion on Pollinator Abundance

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

    By Maxcy Nicole Hill

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    This lesson introduces two global change factors, natural habitat loss and exotic plant invasion, and analyzes how these stressors impact the biodiversity and abundance of pollinator species....

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3055/?v=1

12. 9-005-InvasiveSpeciesModel-ModelingScenario

    08 May 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Eric Stachura

    Kennesaw State University

    This scenario takes students through the development of an invasive species partial differential equation model. Basic models are discussed first, which lead students to eventually develop their...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3021/?v=1

13. Urban stream invaders: a scientist spotlight featuring Dr. Piatã Santana Marques

    15 Jul 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jennifer Apple

    SUNY Geneseo

    Students read and interpret data from a study which addresses how urbanization affects the invasive attributes of a non-native species. They also reflect on the identity of the lead researcher and...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2472/?v=1

14. Investigating the Ecology of Mosquitoes and Birds in Hawaii

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

    By Michelle Phillips

    Hawaii Community College

    Examining biotic and abiotic environmental factors explain the historic, present, and future prevalence and range of avian malaria in Hawaii. The activity also asks how this affects local...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1225/?v=1

15. Investigating Leaf Litter Decomposition and Invertebrate Communities in Streams

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

    By Alida Janmaat

    University of the Fraser Valley

    Students utilize the provided dataset to engage in an open-inquiry project on the impacts of abiotic and biotic factors on stream macroinvertebrate communities and/or leaf litter decomposition.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/383/?v=1