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CourseSource is an open-access, evidence-based journal of peer-reviewed teaching resources for undergraduate biological sciences. coursesource.org Joined June 2015

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3 weeks ago

New Teaching Tools and Strategies! Using the Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes Taxonomy to Assess Written Scientific Arguments. The SOLO taxonomy is a useful tool for scaffolding, providing feedback, and assessing scientific arguments. doi.org/10.24918/cs.20…

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3 weeks ago

New LessonPlus! Pulling Weeds: A Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience Integrating Field Research. This 5-week CURE engages students in field research on invasive species, building skills in ecological research and statistical analysis. doi.org/10.24918/cs.20…

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3 weeks ago

New Lesson! Modeling Short Tandem Repeat (STR) DNA Fingerprinting Using Standard Playing Cards. This hands-on, low-cost activity uses playing cards to model STR alleles, letting students practice analysis of genotypes and model DNA gels in class. doi.org/10.24918/cs.20…

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2 months ago

New Lesson! Counting Caterpillars on Campus: Engaging Students in Setting Up a Phenology Site for Participatory Science. Students track arthropod phenology in their local ecosystems and study how rising temperatures is affecting their community. doi.org/10.24918/cs.20…

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3 months ago

New Essay! A Learning Community for Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience Teaching Assistants. The authors created a CURE TA learning community that boosted sense of community, understanding of CURE pedagogy, and professional development. doi.org/10.24918/cs.20…

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3 months ago

New Lesson! Facial Expression Response Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in a Hands-On and Cross-Field Laboratory Experiment. This bio/psych lab links CNR1 genotyping with facial recognition to boost student data analysis and interdisciplinary skills. doi.org/10.24918/cs.20…

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4 months ago

New Lesson! Exploring Earth’s Changing Ecosystems: Case Studies and Curriculum Support for Undergraduate Classrooms - These five adaptable case studies teach ecology using real-world issues, building skills in data analysis, modeling, and conservation. doi.org/10.24918/cs.20…

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6 months ago

New Lesson! Discovering Signal Transduction by Building and Simulating a Bacterial Chemotaxis Model. Using Cell Collective, students model and simulate bacterial chemotaxis to learn signal transduction and practice systems thinking. doi.org/10.24918/cs.20…