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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
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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
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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
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Doubling Time of Tumors
11 Jan 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
This module introduces the calculation of potential doubling time of tumorous cells in the context of understanding the growth of a population of the cells. It is intended for an introductory...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/983/?v=1
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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
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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
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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
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Gibb’s Free Energy and the Nature of Chemical Reactions
20 Dec 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
This module introduces Gibb’s Free Energy in the context of understanding the nature of chemical reactions. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/969/?v=1
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SUMS4Bio - Video tutorials in math and stats for biology students
22 Aug 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Jeremy M Wojdak1, Caleb Adams1, Dan Metz1
Radford University
Links to videos and pdf tutorials for core mathematical and statistical concepts used in biology
https://qubeshub.org/publications/747/?v=1
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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