BioEYES
by Julie Mullins
BioEYES
by Julie Mullins
High Ability Year 8 students at Parkdale SC participated in a genetics incursion called BioEYES Australia on Thursday June 12th. This is run by Monash University and is an award-winning, innovative, hands-on approach to teaching secondary students about science.
Students nurture the development of zebrafish embryos, observing the transparent eggs (Danio rerio) change from a single-celled zygote to a free swimming larvae. Students develop their critical thinking skills and perform collaborative experiments as they study the lifespan and development of the zebrafish, anatomy and genetics.
BioEYES Australia aims to capture the inherent enthusiasm and excitement that students have for science while opening their minds to possible and fulfilling futures in this field.