Teaching Materials (1-10 of 10)

1. Space Mission Ecology: Making Connections Among Science Disciplines Through the Lens of a Unique Plant

   17 Sep 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Stephanie K. Polutchko†‡§*¹, Barbara Demmig-Adams†², Rachel N. Arbor‡³, Jared J. Stewart†§¹, Kendi F. Davies‡², William W. Adams III², Aislyn A. Keyes‡⁴, Sean M. Gleason§⁵, Haylen Gonzalez-Pita†⁶, Genadine Frank†⁷, Lisa A. Corwin‡²

   1. University of Colorado, Boulder; United States Department of Agriculture 2. University of Colorado, Boulder 3. Garrison Elementary and Middle School; Gaia Scholastic 4. University of Colorado, Boulder; Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 5. United States Department of Agriculture 6. Aspen High School 7. Erie High School

   With this case study, we aim to increase awareness of essential services plants provide to society, as well as the importance of fundamental aspects of ecology for other disciplines and the...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4910/?v=1

2. A Journal Club Project to Promote Interpreting and Presenting Information From the Primary Scientific Literature

   19 Aug 2024 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Patrick W. Cafferty†*

   Emory University

   Many undergraduate students receive little guidance on how to critically read, interpret data within, or present information from the primary scientific literature before they begin senior...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4902/?v=1

3. 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

4. Snapshot Serengeti Online Lab

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

   By Charles Willis¹, Jeffrey A Klemens², Rahul Agrawal³, Sadie Hebert¹, Meredith Palmer⁴, Annika Moe¹, Deena Wassenberg¹, Katherine Barry¹, Craig Packer¹

   1. University of Minnesota 2. Thomas Jefferson University 3. University of Michigan 4. Princeton University

   Snapshot Serengeti is a fully online inquiry-based lab that uses real camera-trap data from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to explore themes of tropical ecology and animal behavior.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3488/?v=2

5. Snapshot Serengeti Online Lab

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

   By Charles Willis¹, Jeffrey A Klemens², Rahul Agrawal³, Sadie Hebert¹, Meredith Palmer⁴, Annika Moe¹, Deena Wassenberg¹, Katherine Barry¹, Craig Packer¹

   1. University of Minnesota 2. Thomas Jefferson University 3. University of Michigan 4. Princeton University

   Snapshot Serengeti is a fully online inquiry-based lab that uses real camera-trap data from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to explore themes of tropical ecology and animal behavior.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3488/?v=1

6. Undergraduate Research and Microbiology Science Community (µRAMS) lighning talk BIOME Institute 2021

   03 Dec 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Grace Borlee¹, Traci Kinkel¹, Ashley Kaye McGrew¹, Katriana A Popichak¹, Carolina Mehaffy¹

   Colorado State University

   The uRAMS (undergraduate Research and Microbiology Science community) was created by faculty and researchers at Colorado State University as part of our engagement with the 2021 BIOME Institute....

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2810/?v=1

7. Exploring Species Interactions with "Snapshot Serengeti"

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

   By Meredith S. Palmer*¹, Charlie Willis², Katherine Barry², Craig Packer², Annika Moe², Deena Wassenberg²

   1. Princeton University 2. University of Minnesota

   Authentic learning experiences are a valuable way for students to gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific process. However, implementing such experiences in large enrollment courses can be...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2704/?v=1

8. Exploring the Broader Impacts of Science and Society in an Active Learning Environment

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

   By Sarah Alexander*¹, Jessica TeSlaa¹

   University of Wisconsin-Madison

   Science and society have always been intertwined. Today, scientists are increasingly encouraged to interact with the public by conducting transparent and participatory engaged scholarship, as...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2678/?v=1

9. Vitamin C for Colds? Writing LETTERS to Synthesize and Communicate Results from Multiple Studies

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

   By Robert E. Furrow*¹, Rebecca M. Price², Aeisha Thomas³, Yue Yin⁴, Kelsie M. Bernot⁵

   1. University of California, Davis 2. University of Washington, Bothell 3. Crown College 4. University of Illinois at Chicago 5. North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

   Interpreting experimental results is a key part of evidence-based reasoning. However, it is challenging for students to synthesize data from multiple sources to reach their own conclusions. As...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2665/?v=1

10. Teaching students to read, interpret, and write about scientific research: A press release assignment in a large, lower-division class

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

    By Megan K. Barker¹, Eric W. Jandciu², Robin E. Young*³

    1. Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia 2. University of British Columbia 3. University of British Columbia - Vancouver and Okanagan campuses

    A central skill in any science discipline is the ability to read, understand, and discuss the primary literature of the discipline. However, teaching this skill presents unique challenges within...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2654/?v=1