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1. 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

2. Choosing healthy data for healthy relationships: how to use 5-point summaries, box and whisker plots, and correlation to understand global health trends.

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

   By Andrea Huntoon¹, John Doudna², Pallavi Bhale³, Thalita Abrahão⁴, Alys Hugo⁵, Jennifer Lyon Adler⁶

   1. Fox Valley Technical College 2. Lansing Community College 3. Montgomery College 4. Georgia State University Perimeter College 5. Everett Community College 6. Maysville Community and Technical College

   This module utilizes a user-friendly database exploring data selection, box-and-whisker plot, and correlation analysis. It also guides students on how to make a poster of their data and conclusions.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2427/?v=1

3. The Perfect Brew: An Activity Demonstrating Cell Counting and Hemocytometer Use

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

   By Bridgette Kirkpatrick

   In this activity, students will explore the use of a hemocytometer for counting cells, demonstrate the relationship between the grid seen in the microscope with volume of liquid in suspension and...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2422/?v=1

4. Sizes, Scales and Specialization: Adapted to add scientific notation review

   16 May 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Andrea Huntoon

   Fox Valley Technical College

   This module explores how cell size and shape varies across cell types in the human body by having students calculate relative proportions of numbers in scientific notation. The adaptation has added...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2376/?v=1

5. Students examine the diversity of human cell sizes and number using scientific notation

   14 May 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Kimberly McClure

   Lake Washington Institute of Technology

   In this powerpoint, several of the resources from the published module 'Sizes, Scales and Specialization' are used to create a mini-module that has students examine the size and abundance of...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2370/?v=1

6. Sizes, Scales and Specialization: Using Relative Proportions and Scientific Notation to Highlight the Diversity of Cell Types

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

   By Heather Seitz¹, Jillian Marie Miller², Joseph Esquibel³

   1. Johnson County Community College 2. Roane State Community College 3. Lansing Community College

   This module explores how cell size and shape varies across cell types in the human body by having students calculate relative proportions of numbers in scientific notation.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/1952/?v=2

7. Sizes, Scales, and Specialization: An activity highlighting the diversity in cell types

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

   By Heather Seitz¹, Jillian Marie Miller², Joseph Esquibel³

   1. Johnson County Community College 2. Roane State Community College 3. Lansing Community College

   This module explores how cell size and shape varies across cell types in the human body by having students calculate relative proportions of numbers in scientific notation.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/1952/?v=1

8. The Perfect Brew: An Activity Demonstrating Cell Counting and Hemocytometer Use

   09 Sep 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Angela Consani¹, Duane Doyle², David L Jones¹, Bara Sarraj³, Heather Seitz⁴

   1. Kansas City Kansas Community College 2. Arkansas State University - Newport 3. Harold Washington College 4. Johnson County Community College

   In this activity, students will explore the use of a hemocytometer for counting cells, demonstrate the relationship between the grid seen in the microscope with volume of liquid in suspension and...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2101/?v=1

9. Why does Blood Flow Change? Investigating the Math of Blood Flow Dynamics

   15 Jun 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Amy Troyer¹, Brandi Morgante Handzlik¹, Mary Phillips¹

   Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

   This collection of activities explores the relationship between blood flow, pressure, and the factors of resistance through graphs and modeling direct and inverse variation.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/1896/?v=1

10. Why are Cells Small? Surface Area to Volume Ratio

    30 Apr 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By John Howard Starnes¹, Christianne Baucom Nieuwsma², Jennifer Glee Buntz³, Sondra Marie LoRe⁴, Vedham Karpakakunjaram⁵

    1. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College 2. South Mountain Community College 3. Central New Mexico Community College 4. SPEAR (STEM Program Evaluation, Assessment, & Research) Consultants 5. Montgomery College

    This module explores surface area to volume ratios in a cube and sphere in relation to cell size.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1824/?v=1

11. Body Size Constraints in Xylem Feeding Insects: Allometric Relationships

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces body size constraints of xylem-feeding insects in the context of understanding allometric relationships. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1049/?v=1

12. Cell Aggregation and Sphere Packing

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces the calculation of packing density in the context of understanding cell aggregation and arrangement. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1039/?v=1

13. Maintaining Cellular Conditions: pH and Buffers

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces the chemical reactions related to pH in the context of understanding how acidity can affect both the structure and chemical reactivity of cellular molecules. It is intended...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1044/?v=1

14. Mitotic Index and Cell Division

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces the mitotic index in the context of understanding the dynamics of cell division in the root of a plant. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1034/?v=1

15. Nucleoplasmic Index

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces the nucleoplasmic index in the context of understanding how the volume of organelles and cell contents change during the cell cycle. It is intended for an introductory...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1038/?v=1

16. Population Bottlenecks: Heterozygosity vs. Allelic Diversity

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces heterozygosity and allelic diversity in the context of understanding population bottlenecks. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1052/?v=1

17. Quantitative Cytological Characteristics: Photorespiration

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces quantitative cytological characteristics in the context of understanding cell behavior under stress. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1073/?v=1

18. Sizes of Organisms: The Surface Area to Volume Ratio

    15 Feb 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces surface area-volume ratio in the context of understanding the limits or constraints on organism size. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1067/?v=1

19. Energy Absorbed from Light During Photosynthesis

    11 Jan 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces how energy absorption from light is affected by the wavelengths in the context of understanding photosynthesis. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/981/?v=1

20. Efficiency of ATP Prodution

    11 Jan 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Lou Gross¹, Monica Beals¹, Susan Harrell¹

    University of Tennessee Knoxville

    This module introduces the efficiency of ATP production in the context of understanding glycolysis and endergonic reactions. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/980/?v=1