... phenomena, utilizing real-world and student-generated models to drive instruction. In the following example of Naïve Student Modeling, biological data surrounding tusk growth patterns in elephants in response to poaching is used to reveal early student misconceptions surrounding evolutionary theory...

... describe a flipped classroom activity that simulates cloning using donuts as models of plasmids. Students noted in semistructured interviews that the interactive nature of this activity made it an engaging introduction to molecular cloning. Following the activity, students submitted responses to short...

... of the University of California 2021 measurement microorganisms modeling proportion quantitative reasoning scale Biologists investigate phenomena that encompass a wide range of scales from molecules and cells up to the entire biosphere. It can be challenging for students to comprehend phenomena...

...David C. Owens; Gillian E. McCall; Kimi Jaikaran; Nedra Cossa; Thomas R. Koballa, Jr. We investigated pre-service elementary teachers’ engagement in science and English language arts (ELA) instruction integrated in the context of a children’s book. Teachers developed models and conducted a compare...

... into biology with a limited understanding of the law of conservation of matter as it relates to chemical reactions. These problems compound to create a great deal of misconceptions about these two important processes. In these lessons, I implemented the use of modeling to overcome these misconceptions and give...

...Cory T. Forbes; Dante Cisterna; Devarati Bhattacharya; Ranu Roy Learning about heredity is important across the K–12 continuum. However, these ideas may be challenging for students. We examined third-grade students' ideas about heredity in the context of a new, six-week, model-based science unit...

...=reprints . 2019 Membrane potential anions modeling A course in human or animal physiology for biology majors typically includes a discussion of neuronal physiology, beginning with an introduction to the concept of membrane potential. In the textbooks I have adopted for my courses, cellular...

... compares two active-learning approaches to teaching meiosis through modeling in an introductory undergraduate biology course for health sciences majors. Items from the published, validated Meiosis Concept Inventory were used for pre- and post-instruction assessment. In addition, we collected data regarding...

...Sun Mi Yun; Shinyoung Lee; Heui-Baik Kim Students have little opportunity to observe or experiment with blood filtration in the nephron. Thus, we have developed a modeling activity on the blood filtration in the nephron for middle school students. The students present their mental models...

...Natalia B. Hubbs; Kristin N. Parent; Jon R. Stoltzfus National STEM education reform efforts call for increased emphasis on science practices, such as modeling. We describe an activity where students read a scientific blog post relating human gametogenesis to disease and then during class develop...

... and Permissions web page, www.ucpress.edu/journals.php?p=reprints . 2017 modeling microorganism transmission Madagascar hissing cockroach inquiry activity Data is to be scored from 1 to 4 based on area covered by the microorganisms. A score of 0: no coverage, 1: very little bacterial...

.... In the game, the class models the biomagnification of mercury in a simple aquatic food chain as they play the roles of anchovies, tuna, and humans. While playing, the class generates data, which they analyze after the game to graphically visualize the buildup of toxicants. Students also read and discuss two...

... about honey bees that incorporates scientific evidence on how genetic and environmental factors influence variations of traits and social behavior and requires students to collaboratively examine and use a system model. Furthermore, we show how students used and evaluated the game as a model...

...Ying-Chih Chen; Mathew J. Benus; Morgan B. Yarker Scientists use models to represent their imagination and conceptualization of a particular phenomenon. They then use models to develop an argument to debate, defend, and debunk ideas in their peer community. Modeling is an essential practice...

...Carina Endres Howell; James Endres Howell Clay models have proved to be useful teaching aids for many topics in biology that depend on three-dimensional reasoning. Students studying embryonic development struggle to mentally reconstruct the three-dimensional structure of embryos and larvae...