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  1. Stephanye Mata González

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  2. Who’s That Speci-Mon? Using PokémonTM to Understand Biological Terminology Using Greek and Latin Roots

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

    By Jason G. Randall†*1, Peggy L. Brady†*1, Sam Kubica†*1

    University of California, Riverside

    We set out to create a fun and engaging activity using recognizable fictional characters, so students get a chance to practice using Greek and Latin roots to create binomial names. Students in...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3709/?v=1

  3. Bioinformatics is a BLAST: Engaging First-Year Biology Students on Campus Biodiversity Using DNA Barcoding

    04 Oct 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Shem Unger*1, Mark Rollins1

    Wingate University

    In order to introduce students to the concept of molecular diversity, we developed a short, engaging online lesson using basic bioinformatics techniques. Students were introduced to basic...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3520/?v=1

  4. Discovering biodiversity in Honduras with TJ Firneno

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

    By TJ Firneno1, Megan Seifert2

    1. University of Denver 2. Headwaters Science Institute

    TJ talks to us about the different types of biodiversity, why they are important, and about his research involving the discovery of a new species of microhylid in Honduras! If you or your students...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3431/?v=1

  5. Coloring and Keying Great Lakes Trees

    14 Feb 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Celeste Dufour

    Michigan State University

    In this set of activities, you will use the Michigan Trees Coloring book to learn and practice plant identification. You will also simulate some of the steps of specimen preparation by keying an d...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2200/?v=1

  6. Applying phylogenetic tree building in MEGA X to forensic applications for identifying unknown specimens

    10 Feb 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Nicholas Lorusso1, Maria Shumskaya2, Denise Gemmellaro2

    1. University of North Texas at Dallas 2. Kean University

    This exercise is designed to guide a learner through the construction of phylogenetic trees as a means of addressing research questions in forensic science such as the identification of previously...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2567/?v=2

  7. What’s the DEAL – The Digital Encyclopedia of Ancient Life and Digital Atlas Apps

    10 Nov 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Jonathan Hendricks1, Bruce Lieberman2

    1. Paleontological Research Institution 2. The University of Kansas

    The Digital Encyclopedia of Ancient Life and Digital Atlas Apps -- identify fossils and explore diversity and history of life on earth.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2787/?v=1

  8. Larry Collins

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  9. Applying phylogenetic tree building in MEGA X to forensic applications for identifying unknown specimens

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

    By Nicholas Lorusso1, Denise Gemmellaro2

    1. University of North Texas at Dallas 2. Kean University

    This exercise is designed to guide a learner through the construction of phylogenetic trees as a means of addressing research questions in forensic science such as the identification of previously...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2567/?v=1

  10. CURE-all: Large Scale Implementation of Authentic DNA Barcoding Research into First-Year Biology Curriculum

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

    By Oliver Hyman*1, Elizabeth Doyle1, Joseph Harsh1, Joanna Mott2, Andrea Pesce1, Bejan Rasoul1, Kyle Seifert1, Ray Enke1

    1. James Madison University 2. California State University

    Growing calls in science education reform have emphasized wide-scale engagement of first-year undergraduate students in authentic research experiences; however, large course enrollments, inadequate...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2625/?v=1

  11. Venom: To Kill or Cure?

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

    By Valerie Ledford

    Columbia High School

    In this case study, students will explore concepts of evolution, protein structure and function, taxonomy, and methods of scientific inquiry in a real-world way.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2506/?v=1

  12. Peter Uetz

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  13. Science of Sorting

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

    By Julia Robinson1, Margaret t Liechty2, Ashley Kramer3

    1. Cecilia Berg Center for Environmental Education; Hefner Museum of Natural History; Miami University 2. Cecilia Berg Center for Environmental Education, Hefner Museum of Natural History,Miami University 3. Cecilia Berg Center of Environmental Education; Hefner Museum of Natural History; Miami University

    Children possess an innate curiosity about the natural world. This Discovery Trunk explores the topic of sorting, or classification, in the study of life science.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2320/?v=1

  14. Istvan Miko

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  15. Digital Atlas of Ancient Life | Exploring the Diversity and History of Fossil Life

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

    By Jonathan Hendricks

    Paleontological Research Institution

    The Digital Atlas project include field guides to fossils (including a mobile app), an online paleontology textbook, and a collection of over 500 virtual 3D models of fossil specimens.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1893/?v=1

  16. Hinrich Kaiser

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