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Item The Cell Membrane Science Suitcase: An Educational Module for High School Biology Students(2011-02-01) Nelson, Roshni; Coulter, KennethThis thesis documents the production and testing of an educational module, the Cell Membrane Science Briefcase, for high school introductory biology students. The module is part of the Science Teacher Access to Resources at Southwestern series of educational Science Suitcases, made available to teachers within the Dallas Independent School District and neighboring communities. The series is funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and produced by the Biomedical Communications graduate program at the University of Texas Southwestern, and the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science. The Cell Membrane Science Briefcase is intended to supplement the current curriculum with a comprehensive, three-dimensional animation, models, and student activities related to biological membranes. The goal is to not only provide a useful resource for teachers, but to engage and appeal to students through a variety of media and tools not often found in the science classroom.Item Cellular Respiration: A Stars Science Suitcase for High School Biology Students(2011-12-12) Gordon, Alexandra; Diehl, Angela MarieThe goal of this thesis project was to create a portable Science Suitcase on cellular respiration intended to supplement the current high school biology curriculum in the Dallas Independent School District. The Science Suitcase includes a narrated animation, a magnetic board game and printable student handouts. The Science Suitcase will help high school students understand the broad concepts of cellular respiration and help them improve performance on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exam.Item Developing a Model Three-Dimensional Animation of Embryonic Heart Development(2005-05-04) Carre, Ryan; Calver, Lewis E.Three-dimensional animations are often effective in explaining complex phenomena, but altering the finished productions can be cumbersome and costly. The goal of this thesis was to develop a technique for easily altering 3D animations using 2D methods. In conjunction with the Olson Laboratory at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, I created two animations dealing with heart development, based on one 3D animation model. The animations focused on cardiac morphogenesis and transcription factor expression. The purpose of this project was to not only visually communicate cardiac morphogenesis and the expression patterns of transcription factors, but to create a 3D model that can be used as a template for any further visualization of heart development research.Item The Development of an Informational Video Using Three-Dimentional [sic] Animation to Teach the Fundamentals of the Cellular Process of Apoptosis(2003-06-01) Litton, Rebecca; Calver, Lewis E.The goal of this thesis was to create an animated video, with narration, that explains the fundamentals of the process of apoptosis. The objectives were to produce a narrated 3D animation of apoptosis presented in an accurate efficient way, and format it for distribution on CD or DVD. Topics discussed in the video include: the difference between necrosis and apoptosis, the physical changes occurring in the cell during apoptosis, triggers of apoptosis and the effect apoptosis has on disease processes. The creation process began by determining subject, scope and audience. After these initial decisions were made a script was written and storyboards were produced. Narration was then recorded and combined with stills of the storyboards and preliminary animation to create an animatic. All animation was created in 3D Studio Max. Editing was accomplished using Adobe Premiere. The final product was then copied to CD and to DVD. This document discusses the process of creating this video from formation of the idea to DVD creation. Results of an informal test of the video are also iscussed as well as ideas for further research.Item Development of an Interactive Program on the Jacobson's Organ and Defense/Prey Methods of Snakes as a Model for Teaching Complex Biological Concepts to Children in Grades Four - Six(2009-01-08) Cammilleri, Aimee L.; Krumwiede, Kimberly HoggattThe goal of this thesis was to create a model for an educational interactive animated program that explains complex biological concepts to children in grades four through six. The program uses illustrations, animations, photographs, and interactive games to enhance the teaching of the Jacobson's organ in snakes and snake defense/prey methods. The program serves not only as an educational tool, but also engages the learner through its interactive games which reinforce important concepts.Item Organelle Extravaganza: A Portable Science Suitable for High School Biology Students(2009-01-16) Hulsey, Jennifer Leigh; Calver, Lewis E.The goal of this thesis project was to create a portable Science Suitcase on organelles designed to supplement the current high school biology curriculum in the Dallas Independent School District. The Science Suitcase includes a narrated animation, three laboratory experiments, and an interactive game that can be borrowed by teachers and brought into their classrooms. The Science Suitcase will help enhance students' interest in science, bridge the gap between ninth grade biology and Advanced Placement biology, and help students meet the state of Texas science education requirements based on the National Science Education Standards.Item The STARS Evolution Suitcase(2010-11-02) Beach, Corbyn; Calver, Lewis E.To supplement the education and enthusiasm for the subject of evolution in high school, I developed a portable “science suitcase,” containing an animation, a game and a lab, for use in the classroom. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute funded this project through a grant written by Joel Goodman, Ph.D., for the STARS Science Triathlon. I surveyed teachers from the surrounding school districts, researched evolution and existing materials, and built lesson plans for the suitcase components. Teachers in the surrounding community evaluated these components, and I made revisions based on those evaluations. Once the STARS Evolution Suitcase assimilates into the high school curriculum, the teachers and students will demonstrate and evaluate its effectiveness.