This project was prepared as part of a BioQUEST faculty development workshop entitled BioQUEST Summer 2008 Faculty Workshop Problem Solving in Biology: Data, Tools and Resources from Plant Science at Southeast Missouri State University in June 2008. The BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium is committed to the reform of undergraduate biology instruction through an emphasis on engaging students in realistic scientific practices. This approach is sometimes characterized as an inquiry driven approach and is captured in BioQUEST's three P's (problem-posing, problem-solving, and peer-persuasion). As part of this workshop groups of faculty were encouraged to initiate innovative curricular projects. We are sharing these works in progress in the hope that they will stimulate further exploration, collaboration and development. Please see the following links for additional information:

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Adaptation of HIV Problem Space to High School Students
 
 
Authors          Audiences          Overview           Materials          Resources           Future Directions
 

 


Authors


Brad Williamson
Olathe East High School


Randy Dix
Olathe North High School


Charlotte Mulvihill
Oklahoma City Community College


Diana Spencer
Tulsa Community College

 
   
 


Possible Audiences:

High School Students  

 
 


Brief Overview:

Guided inquiry of HIV transmission using bioinformatic tools at Biology Workbench. Early lessons will introduce phylogenetic tree building and interpretation. As students develop an understanding of the tools they will then enter the problem space to investigate their own questions.  

 
   
 


Project Materials:

Biology Workbench Biology Workbench Cheatsheet. Other appropriate software: Bioedit and Treeview Data files that have been simplified and organized to facillitate student application. Online poster space  

 
 


Resources and References:

Microbes Count  

 
   
 


Attachments


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