... (CURE) in laboratory courses. Here we present a CURE using a viral emerging infection in amphibians that is suitable for undergraduate-level students and will permit them to develop an understanding of how to calculate epidemiologically relevant sample sizes, genomic DNA extraction procedures...

...Naoko Kosaka; Yoshisuke Kumano The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were proposed in 2013 in the United States for K–12 learning to emphasize the importance of science and engineering practices in the three dimensions of science learning. In this study, we show that DNA extraction...

... polymerase chain reaction to detect Coccidioides spp. in DNA extracts from soil samples collected by students across different soil environments. Additionally, this exercise will teach students how to use publicly available data to investigate disease incidence over time and characterize soils the pathogen...

... down,” said Ava as Tim scooped her up and called 911. biotechnology DNA extraction DNA profile forensics flipped classroom This lesson is based on the true story of the murder of Christa Worthington in 2002 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. No suspect was charged for this crime for over...

...Kadir Demir This transformed DNA-extraction lab activity offers a framework that strategically draws upon the essential elements of both scientific and effective teaching practices to establish an alternative approach to the teaching and learning of science. The pedagogical methods utilized...

...Yoshihito Kinoshita; Takahiro Yamanoi; Masaharu Takemura We have developed a new DNA extraction experiment for high schools. It uses the concept “Life possesses not only unity, but also diversity” to teach Japanese and American students that various organisms have DNA in their bodies as a common...

... into engaging laboratory experiences. We show how to change the common classroom activity of DNA extraction of wheat germ to integrate cooperative group strategies, graphic organizers, and classroom discussions. Teachers found these strategies helpful as they worked to adapt instruction that prepared students...