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Linpeng Li; Chao Song; Yi Ma; Yi Zou – Journal of Biological Education, 2023
Animal models are widely used in laboratory practicals in biomedical disciplines. However, experiments involving animal work are usually time-and-labor consuming. It is also costly to run an animal lab and the animal caring/holding request special training. Here we present a laboratory course design that provides students with wet lab experience…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Animals, Models, Science Laboratories
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Line Have Musaeus; Deborah Tatar; Peter Musaeus – Journal of Biological Education, 2024
Computational modelling is widely used in biological science. Therefore, biology students need to learn computational modelling. However, there is a lack of evidence about how to teach computational modelling in biology and what the effects are on student learning. The purpose of this intervention-control study was to investigate how knowledge in…
Descriptors: Computation, Models, High School Students, Biology
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Castro, Kathleen Mahra da Silva Alcântara; Amado, Talita Ferreira; Bidau, Claudio Juan; Martinez, Pablo Ariel – Journal of Biological Education, 2022
Natural history museums (NHM) are important for students' learning and motivation. However, the lack or scarcity of NHMs in countries with emerging markets may hamper the learning process. Virtual 3D models represent an important tool to counterbalance the lack of access of students to NHMs. Our study aims to understand if the use of 3D models may…
Descriptors: Museums, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Benhadi-Marín, Jacinto; Pereira, José Alberto; Sousa, José Paulo; Santos, Sónia A. P. – Journal of Biological Education, 2020
Individual based models (IBMs) are up-to-date tools both in research and educational areas. Here we introduce an IBM built on NetLogo platform that simulates a top-down trophic cascade controlled by the pressure exerted by two model predators (web-building spiders and ground runner spiders) on a model pest (the olive fruit fly) within a…
Descriptors: Biology, Models, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Bowker, D. W.; Randerson, P. F. – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
Described is a computer program, AQUASIM, which simulates interaction between environmental factors, phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fish in an aquatic ecosystem. The conceptual flow, equations, variables, rate processes, and parameter manipulations are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Lutterschmidt, William I.; Schaefer, Jacob F. – Journal of Biological Education, 1997
Discusses a computer simulation designed as an educational tool for students to observe predator-prey oscillations and experimentally investigate how changes in life histories affect predator and prey densities. Provides hands-on interaction with such theories and with mathematical models. Available to any instructor for curriculum use. (AIM)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education