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"This is just a note so I recall that this data is in Problem Space.  Thanks :-) "

"Tamarix data set need beetle data and how they affect the Tamarix population."

"Gapminder assignment: Use to test hypotheses that we've identified as types of assumptions students come into the class with. For example, assumption about life expectancy and education level.  (Show that it is another way to use…"

"Several of these different techniques have application but the one that intrigues me most is using Google Doc to collect data with case studies. We will be using more case studies in our courses and this will be a great way to get student feedback…"

"Gapminder assignment:Before open gapminder: Have students predict on a graph, the relation of life expectancy (y-axis) to # of new female cases of stomach cancer (x-axis).  Where does the U.S., China, and India fall on the graph.Why do they…"

"A very simple mitosis animation found through our first experience using the NSDL site for the first time (which is where most of our time went). http://www.johnkyrk.com/mitosis.html Our goal was to find an animation that was simple and would allow…"

"Homework: find five animations about natural selection. Check source, is it good.   In class, exchange sites   Choose the best and worst   Vote   Discuss why good, why bad"

"Epigenetics"

"Group: Jean Maines, Sondra Dubowsky, Helen Smith Signal transductionGoals for Students: Diagram how an extracellular signals a change inside the cell.    Describe the cAMP pathway and PKA pathway Predict changes in the pathway when it…"

"Understanding Natural Selection   Example of Natural Selection http://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp23/2302001.html Questions to think about: 1. What factors have contributed to the natural selection of the…"

"Tissues"

"In the past, I have used Scientific American in the classroom for projects, especially in my AP courses. Students always enjoyed the interaction."

"When students finish AP, Biology or other labs which include data, I request the students to write the results on the white board. I do analyze the data by involving the students and discuss the results. The students also complete a sheet with…"