Danio rerio in K-12 Classrooms: Sparking Interest in the New Generation of Scientists
Danio rerio in K-12 Classrooms: Sparking Interest in the New Generation of Scientists
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DOI：
10.1089/zeb.2008.0569
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发表时间：
2009-06-01
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2
通讯作者：
Tam, Kathleen
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作者：
Fields, Melanie C.;Adelfio, Peter;Tam, Kathleen
斑马鱼是课堂实验研究的理想选择，因为与小鸡或哺乳动物相比，鱼类胚胎相对容易和便宜，并且可以用普通的教室设备观察胚胎发育。这里描述的八个学生开发的实验室练习已经被西德维尔朋友学校神经科学研究的学生使用。本课程以斑马鱼为脊椎动物模型来研究遗传学、发育、行为、神经生物学、再生、学习和记忆。学生通过与教师和特定领域的科学家合作制定协议。通过个人研究，学生开发和执行自己的实验，制定和测试假设，学习基本的实验室和显微镜技术，收集和分析数据，阅读原始科学文献，并与杰出的斑马鱼研究人员合作。
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.