Are Viruses Alive: Sample Socratic Questions part of Teaching Methods:Socratic Questioning:Examples
This example Socratic questioning page provides an outline for leading a classroom discussion regarding whether or not viruses are alive. Sample questions, resources for background information, and tips and assessment information are provided.

Are Nanobacteria Alive: Sample Socratic Questions part of Teaching Methods:Socratic Questioning:Examples
This example Socratic questioning page provides an outline for leading a classroom discussion regarding whether or not nanobacteria exist. Sample questions, resources for background information, and tips and assessment information are provided.

Bioinformatics part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with Data:Examples
This exercise contains two interrelated modules that introduce students to modern biological techniques in the area of Bioinformatics, which is the application of computer technology to the management of biological information. The need for Bioinformatics has arisen from the recent explosion of publicly available genomic information, such as that resulting from the Human Genome Project.

Microbiology in Jeopardy part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with Games:Examples
This group learning activity involves students in an engaging review of concepts of microbiology. The review is set up as a power point presentation in the style of the "Jeopardy" gameshow where students groups compete against each other to answer review questions.

Socratic Questioning Examples part of Teaching Methods:Socratic Questioning
Currently there are three examples of Socratic questioning related to microbial life: Are Nanobacteria Alive: Sample Socratic Questions- How small can life be? Check out this activity to host a guided classroom ...

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Examples part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with Games
Microbiology in Jeopardy This group learning activity involves students in an engaging review of concepts of microbiology. The review is set up as a power point presentation in the style of the ...

Graphs part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with Data
An important part of data analysis is understanding the information contained within a graphical representation of data. To accomplish this, students must be given guidelines for describing and analyzing data ...

MBL part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with Data
What are MBLs. A microcomputer-based lab (MBL) is one in which a microcomputer is used to collect, store, process, and analyze data. Learn more here Why use MBLs. Microcomputer-based data acquisition provides an ...

Why use MBLs part of Teaching Methods:Teaching with Data
Evidence from science education research suggests that students learn best when engaged in activities supported by interactive student-centered learning environments. Microcomputer based data acquisition provides ...