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Tragedy of the Commons Simulation - Student Lab Template A

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Tragedy of the Commons Simulation - Student Lab Template A

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This activity allows students to explore the "tragedy of the commons" in which common usage of limited, potentially renwable resource invariably leads to its exploitation. In this simulation the students imagine they are fisherman sharing access to a common fishing pond.

Subject:: Biology; Earth and Space Science; Geology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Wendy Van Norden
Date Added:: 10/25/2016

Tree of Life: An Introduction to Microbial Phylogeny

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Tree of Life: An Introduction to Microbial Phylogeny

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How do phylogenetic trees help us look more closely at microbial evolution? Explore sequence data and extend your tree thinking to examine possible relationships between the microbes and other life forms. The Biology Workbench provides access to data and tools for investigating these relationships. * read a phylogenetic tree

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
Provider Set:: Microbes Count!
Author:: Beverly Brown; LeLeng To Isaacs; Min-Ken Liao; Sam Fan
Date Added:: 05/20/2006

Two Types of Journaling Before Pond Study

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Two Types of Journaling Before Pond Study

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This is a two part journaling activity prior to an existing week long biology field lab. The journaling activities described here have been added to the beginning of the Pond Study Lab to enhance student learning of observation and quality journaling skills.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Lane Bendzick
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

UWM Environmental Literacy Plan

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UWM Environmental Literacy Plan

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This is a description of implementing an EE Learning Cycle for Pre-service teachers. It also includes the assignment for Pre-service teachers to implement in the field.

Subject:: Biology; Education; Environmental Literacy and Sustainability; Higher Education; Life Science
Material Type:: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Date Added:: 06/24/2020

Under the Spell of ... Spiders!

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Under the Spell of ... Spiders!

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Spiders are endlessly fascinating and a great school subject because they offer plenty of teachable topics that span the curriculum. We've tried to provide some of those topics here in these lessons, as for all their amazing physical features and unusual habits, spiders, with just a few notable exceptions, pose little threat to humans and are creatures deserving of understanding and respect. It's our hope that, as you work through the activities, your students will gain a new appreciation for spiders.

Subject:: Biology; Education; Life Science
Material Type:: Lesson Plan
Provider:: Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:: Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
Date Added:: 09/10/2004

Using Benthic Marcoinvertebrates Captured by Rock Baskets to Determine Biodiversity in a River.

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Using Benthic Marcoinvertebrates Captured by Rock Baskets to Determine Biodiversity in a River.

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In this ecology investigation, students will build and place rock baskets to collect benthic macroinvertebrates in a local waterway. They will observe and identify their macroinvertebrates and use the data to determine the pollution tolerance index for various areas of a river.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Amanda Meyer
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

Using Inquiry to Group Minnesota Critters

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Using Inquiry to Group Minnesota Critters

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This activity is a teacher-guided inquiry activity of the sorting or grouping of Minnesota critters according to student driven criteria or purpose of their groupings. Teacher/student questions and discussion should be encouraged after this activity to emphasize that awareness of the criteria or purpose of certain groupings may be important before beginning an investigation.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Ginger Baldwin
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

Using Learning Assistants to Support Peer Instruction with Classroom Response Systems ("Clickers")

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Using Learning Assistants to Support Peer Instruction with Classroom Response Systems ("Clickers")

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Learning Assistants are used to facilitate student discussion in peer instruction during clicker questions (i.e., classroom response systems), by asking Socratic questions, emphasizing reasoning, and probing student thinking.

Subject:: Biology; Chemistry; Ecology; Education; Environmental Science; Fine Arts; Forestry and Agriculture; Life Science; Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Douglas Duncan; Jennifer Knight; Noah Finkelstein; Stephanie Chasteen; Steven J. Pollock
Date Added:: 10/10/2017

Using Line Transects to Determine Interrelationships Between Vegetation Type and Small Mammal Activity

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Using Line Transects to Determine Interrelationships Between Vegetation Type and Small Mammal Activity

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Using quadrats along line transects in two different habitats, students will gather data which will provide evidence that shows the interrelationships between vegetation types and small mammal populations

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

Using Microcontrollers to Model Homeostasis

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Using Microcontrollers to Model Homeostasis

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Students learn about homeostasis and create models by constructing simple feedback systems using Arduino boards, temperature sensors, LEDs and Arduino code. Starting with pre-written code, students instruct LEDs to activate in response to the sensor detecting a certain temperature range. They determine appropriate temperature ranges and alter the code accordingly. When the temperature range is exceeded, a fan is engaged in order to achieve a cooling effect. In this way, the principle of homeostasis is demonstrated. To conclude, students write summary paragraphs relating their models to biological homeostasis.

Subject:: Biology; Career and Technical Education; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Author:: Aaron Lamplugh; Daniella DiLacqua; HauYu Chu; SMARTER RET Program, School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Date Added:: 10/13/2017

“Using Nature Journaling to Facilitate Early Childhood Cycles of Inquiry”

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“Using Nature Journaling to Facilitate Early Childhood Cycles of Inquiry”

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This nature journaling unit is intended for use in an upper division early childhood education science and environment methods course; and will occur in three steps, likely during three consecutive class periods. The intention of this learning sequence is to prepare early childhood pre-service educators to implement nature journaling experiences in order to facilitate emergent cycles of inquiry that will extend theory build and wonder in young children. First the pre-service educators will learn about nature journaling, how to engage with the practice themselves, and how to facilitate nature journaling with young children. Then, through a series of nature journaling practice activities, the pre-service educators will engage in their own nature journaling practice as it connects to the broader early childhood science question of ecological perspective taking and participation with nature. Finally, they will explore how to facilitate and observe children’s nature journaling practice, and how to utilize the questions that emerge from this recurrent practice in cycles of inquiry planning.

Subject:: Biology; Early Learning; Ecology; Elementary Education; Environmental Literacy and Sustainability; Higher Education
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Homework/Assignment; Interactive; Lecture Notes; Lesson Plan; Reading; Reference Material; Teaching/Learning Strategy; Textbook; Unit of Study
Author:: Amy Lindgren
Date Added:: 08/13/2022

Virtual Analytical Laboratory

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Virtual Analytical Laboratory

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A suite of openly licensed laboratory skills resources aimed at bioscience students. Resources contributed by teachers, students and in conjunction with hospital laboratories. OERs in multiple formats where possible, including video, narrated animations and transcripts.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Diagram/Illustration
Provider:: De Montfort University
Author:: Vivien Rolfe and others
Date Added:: 01/22/2018

Virus Investigators: Superpowered by Electron Microscopy | Meet the Lab

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Virus Investigators: Superpowered by Electron Microscopy | Meet the Lab

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Meet the Virus Investigators—a team of scientists at the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Center for Research in Virology who study how viruses replicate and evolve so that we can better control them!

Resources available for learning about this lab include:
• Interactive cards designed to introduce students to scientists in a more personal way
• A video with a personal story that explains why the lab's research matters in real life
• Questions to consider that will spark connection, reflection, and conversation
• An interactive video experience where you can ask questions of scientists in the lab and learn about their research
• An inquiry-based activity that focuses on doing science, using some of the same science practices that the lab uses
• An educator guide with information about standards alignment, curriculum connections, and tips for using the media resources

These resources are part of Meet the Lab, a collection of educational resources for middle school science classrooms.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Other
Provider:: PBS Wisconsin Education
Author:: PBS Wisconsin Education
Date Added:: 10/20/2021

Visible Proofs: Forensic Science DNA Activity

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Visible Proofs: Forensic Science DNA Activity

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An activity that looks into the structure of DNA and the different analysis techniques and how they can apply to forensic science. In addition three different cases are presented that DNA was a major contributer and students analyze the weight DNA carried in the final court decision.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Learning Task; Reading; Teaching/Learning Strategy; Unit of Study
Provider:: NIH National Library of Medicine
Date Added:: 04/10/2016

Visible Proofs: Forensic Science Entomology Activity

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Visible Proofs: Forensic Science Entomology Activity

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This lesson looks at a blow fly life cycle and then how to use ADH to estimate time of death for a body. The applies this knowledge to solving forensic science cases.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Assessment Item; Diagram/Illustration; Learning Task; Lesson Plan
Provider:: NIH National Library of Medicine
Date Added:: 04/10/2016

Visualizing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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Visualizing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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The activity walks the students through the processes of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Ben Geisler
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

WGNHS – Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey – UW–Madison

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WGNHS – Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey – UW–Madison

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The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) has been serving Wisconsin for over 125 years. Part of the Division of Extension at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, WGNHS provides objective scientific information about the geology, mineral resources, and water resources of Wisconsin. We conduct research, map Wisconsin’s geology, and share information through our publications and outreach.

WGNHS has been producing geologic maps, scientific reports, and more for over 125 years. Our publications catalog offers thousands of maps, reports, datasets, and other publications—all of which are available to view and download for free.

The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) was created by the Wisconsin Legislature in 1897. It is the descendant of earlier state surveys in Wisconsin, which date back to 1854.

WGNHS, part of the Division of Extension at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is an interdisciplinary organization that conducts natural resources surveys and research to produce information used for decision-making, problem-solving, planning, management, development, and education. Survey is defined to include resource inventory as well as basic and applied research and analysis. WGNHS has no specific regulatory or enforcement responsibilities.

Mission of WGNHS:
Understanding the earth • Charting its history • Sustaining its resources
The Survey conducts earth-science surveys, field studies, and research.

We provide objective scientific information about the geology, water resources, and mineral resources of Wisconsin.

We collect, interpret, disseminate, and archive natural resource information.

We communicate the results of our activities through publications, technical talks, our website, social media, and responses to inquiries from the public.

These activities support informed decision making by government, industry, business, and individual residents of Wisconsin.

WUHS Biology Packets - Animals Unit

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WUHS Biology Packets - Animals Unit

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Using three-dimensional scaffolds, these materials address the following topics: - Cells and cell function- Animal growth and development- Digestion & cellular respiration - Biosynthesis Each packet is broken into five parts - data dive, core ideas, investigations, asssessments, and life connections. Formative assessments and checkpoints are embedded throughout each packet. The final packet prepares students for a summative assessment, with a provided practice assessment.Implementation instructions are embedded for each component of each packet. PDFs are included as attachments (in case the file formats are altered by this system).

Subject:: Biology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Data Set; Formative Assessment; Homework/Assignment; Lecture Notes; Lesson; Lesson Plan; Module
Author:: Craig Kohn
Date Added:: 02/20/2024

WUHS Biology Packets - Matter & Energy Unit

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WUHS Biology Packets - Matter & Energy Unit

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Using three-dimensional scaffolds, these materials address the following topics: - Atoms, elements, and molecules.- Properties of matter and energy. - Reasoning across systems and scale- Conservation of matter- Combustion as a rearrangement reaction- Chemical bondsEach packet is broken into five parts - data dive, core ideas, investigations, asssessments, and life connections. Formative assessments and checkpoints are embedded throughout each packet. The final packet prepares students for a summative assessment, with a provided practice assessment.Implementation instructions are embedded for each component of each packet. PDFs are included as attachments (in case the file formats are altered by this system).

Subject:: Biology; Chemistry; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Data Set; Homework/Assignment; Lecture Notes; Lesson; Lesson Plan; Module
Author:: Craig Kohn
Date Added:: 02/21/2024

Wake: Tales from the Aqualab

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Wake: Tales from the Aqualab

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Wake is a science game that challenges students with engaging and authentic missions in a variety of ocean-based ecosystems, designed to target the NGSS science practices of experimentation, modeling, and argumentation, in the context of middle school life sciences.

In the game, students take the role of a scientist studying ocean ecosystems, traveling to different ocean research sites to answer questions and solve problems. Students play the game at their own pace, working individually, and taking on gradually more complex science challenges in an open-ended environment.

Check out the Teacher Support Site for curriculum ideas and resources: https://sites.google.com/wisc.edu/waketeacherguide/home

Subject:: Biology; Earth and Space Science; Ecology; Environmental Science; Life Science; Mathematics; Measurement and Data; Oceanography; Zoology
Material Type:: Game
Author:: Field Day
Date Added:: 02/06/2024