Danio rerio in K-12 classrooms: sparking interest in the new generation of scientists.
Zebrafish are ideal for experimental studies in the classroom because, in contrast to chicks or mammals, fish embryos are relatively easy and inexpensive to maintain, and embryonic development can be observed with common classroom equipment. The eight student-developed laboratory exercises described here have been used by students in Neuroscience Research at Sidwell Friends School. This course uses zebrafish as a vertebrate model to study genetics, development, behavior, neurobiology, regeneration, learning, and memory. The students develop protocols through collaboration with the teacher and scientists in specific fields. Through individual research, students develop and perform their own experiments, formulate and test hypotheses, learn basic laboratory and microscopy techniques, collect and analyze data, read original scientific literature, and collaborate with prominent zebrafish researchers.
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Melanie C
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Department of Science, Sidwell Friends School, 3825 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA. fieldsm@sidwell.edu
Adelfio
Peter
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Ahmad
Daniyal
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Brown
Olivia
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Cox
Benjamin
B
Davies
Michael
M
Esch
Thomas
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Foxley
Florencia
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Friedman
Elizabeth
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Hall
Jordan
J
Hearing
Kyle
K
Heyward
James
J
McElroy
Ryan
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Morin
Matt
M
Nicoletti
Ryan
R
Over
Alexandra
A
Riley
Ashley
A
Spiliotes
Ariana
A
Tam
Kathleen
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