Conversion Immersion, Version 2.0: Working Together to Create Investigative Labs

 

Marielle H. Hoefnagels & Mark E. Walvoord

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2008, Volume 29

Abstract

This workshop built on the success of the first “Conversion Immersion” in 2004. The objective was to provide a forum for instructors to convert traditional “cookbook” laboratories to a more investigative format. This paper summarizes some of the ideas generated in the workshop, which included labs on the following topics: macromolecules; diffusion and osmosis; microscopy; cell structure; metabolism; photosynthesis; isolation of DNA; DNA structure and function; genetic analysis of dihybrid corn; cat genetics; phenotypic variation; Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium; invertebrate diversity; plant cells and tissues; angiosperm reproduction and seed germination; habitat preference of Artemia; community ecology; and aquatic food web interactions.

Keywords:  inquiry

University of Kentucky (2007)