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1. Trail Camera Field Survey Module

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

   By Linda Le

   Virginia Commonwealth University

   This QUBES module introduces high school students to the exciting world of field surveys using trail cameras. Designed for environmental science classes, the module offers a hands-on approach to...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4988/?v=1

2. Island Biogeography

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

   By John Jungck¹, Jennifer Spangenberg¹

   Beloit College

   This Excel workbook demonstrates the principles of the MacArthur-Wilson theory of Island Biogeography. It allows the user to define the mainland species pool, area of the island, and distance of...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4950/?v=1

3. PhyloCards: a fun approach to exploring the local Wissahickon biodiversity, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

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

   By Hilton Oyamaguchi¹, Grant Brugger², Rebecca Dalton³, Elizabeth Figiel³, Glenda Garcia³, Erin McCarthy³, Robert Sabatino³, Sanverdine Anna³, David Contosta⁴

   1. Biology Department, Chestnut Hill College 2. Environmental Science Program, Chestnut Hill College 3. Interdisciplinary Honors Program, Chestnut Hill College 4. History Department, Chestnut Hill College

   PhyloCards are educational trading cards that teach people about biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem relationships. We used this educational tool to explore the Wissahickon Valley's...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3683/?v=1

4. Impact of Introduction of American Bullfrogs on Species Diversity

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

   By Heather Zimbler-DeLorenzo¹, Christine Mary Patrum¹, Randall Moser Jr², Andrea Huntoon³

   1. Georgia State University Perimeter College 2. Horry Georgetown Technical College 3. Fox Valley Technical College

   This module explores the introduction of the American bullfrog on their ecosystem. Using species diversity calculations and data collection techniques, students explore how the bullfrog affected...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4480/?v=1

5. Developing Data Literacy Skills and Connecting the Student Experience in the Classroom to the Community Through Biodiversity Projects

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

   By Jessica Lee Joyner*¹, Kelly L. O'Donnell²

   1. Georgia State University 2. Macaulay Honors College, City University of New York

   Undergraduate education and long-term science literacy are enhanced by integrating data projects with public datasets and creating analysis summaries. Underutilized public datasets are often...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2721/?v=1

6. Testing hypotheses about the role of wildfire in structuring avian communities

   19 Dec 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Lesley Bulluck

   Virginia Commonwealth University, Center for Environmental Studies

   This module assesses the role of wildfire in the eastern US and its impact on bird communities using NEON bird survey data from pre- and post- a major wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/957/?v=2

7. Islands as a Tool for Teaching Ecology and Evolution

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

   By Yadeeh Sawyer¹, Libby Beckman¹, Kayce Bell¹, Joseph Cook¹

   University of New Mexico

   Module for Ecology & Evolution course covering island biogeography principles, The scientific process and hypothesis testing, statistical methods (t-tests, regression), and online database use...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/802/?v=1

8. Testing hypotheses about the role of wildfire in structuring avian communities

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

   By Lesley Bulluck

   Virginia Commonwealth University, Center for Environmental Studies

   This module assesses the role of wildfire in the eastern US and its impact on bird communities using NEON bird survey data from pre- and post- a major wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/957/?v=1

9. Biological Diversity in Wetlands: Applying the Scientific Method

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

   By Orissa Moulton

   Texas A & M University Galveston

   An introduction to the Scientific Method for Introductory Biology students using plant and animal richness and environmental data from ephemeral ponds and permanent wetlands.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/997/?v=1

10. Environment-Richness Relationships in Ephemeral and Permanent Wetlands: Guided Inquiry with Graph Interpretation (Abstract) | TIEE

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

    By Amanda M Little

    University of Wisconsin-Stout

    An introduction to linear models using plant and animal richness-environment relationships in ephemeral ponds and permanent wetlands.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/384/?v=1

11. Data Nugget- City Parks and Texas A&M University-Kingsville Camera Trap Assignment

    19 Mar 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By April Torres Conkey

    Texas A&M University-Kingsville

    The Data Nugget- City Parks module was used in a sophomore-junior level undergraduate wildlife management techniques course (with lab) in Fall 2017. Modifications were made to the original Data...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/414/?v=1

12. Drivers of Avian Local Species Richness: Continental-Scale Gradients, Regional Landscape, or Local Land Cover?

    05 Jan 2018 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Tom Langen

    Clarkson University

    Experiment included in Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology (TIEE) Volume 8

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/269/?v=1

13. Introduction of concepts for the module in Spanish and Student data sheet

    Collections | 22 May 2016 | Posted by Concepcion Rodriguez

    https://qubeshub.org/community/groups/esa/collections/drivers-of-avian-local-species-richness-continental-scale-gradients-regional-landscape-or-local-land-cover

14. Drivers of Avian Local Species Richness: Continental-Scale Gradients, Regional Landscape, or Local Land Cover?

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    27 Mar 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Tom Langen

    This resource has been updated - find the current version here: https://qubeshub.org/publications/269An ecology laboratory focusing upon the concept of species richness and its study.From the module:  Students learn how to test hypotheses related to the local, regional, and continental...