Understanding Marine and Aquatic Ecology in Biology Labs in a Microcosm: An Alternative Integration to the Curriculum

 

Carrington Conerly & Elton Nguyen

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2019, Volume 40

Abstract

With coral reefs declining and fauna in urban environments overlooked, it is more important than ever to ignite interest in these habitats to foster a new generation of conservationists. The purpose of this workshop is to demonstrate a method to expose students to aquatic ecological processes and biological diversity in habitats around the world through the use of established freshwater and marine microcosms. During this session, participants will learn about the creation of the microcosm room itself, including both the mechanics of how it was done along with tips and tricks we learned along the way. Then, participants will have the chance to experience the microcosms firsthand. Throughout the entire session, we will be providing details about how you can set up your own microcosms in a teaching laboratory

Keywords:  microcosm, marine, aquatic

The Ohio State University (2018)