Something’s fishy: Year 10 Students explore genetics with BioEYES
Interested Year 10 students recently took part in the BioEYES science incursion, an engaging hands-on program run by Monash University. The incursion introduced students to genetics and developmental biology through the study of zebrafish. Students made genetic predictions before breeding their own pair of fish and monitoring the transparent eggs over a week. This allowed students to observe the developing embryos in real-time, deepening their understanding of inheritance and embryonic growth. The BioEYES program provided an exciting opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, sparking curiosity about genetics and the life sciences.
Clare Stanner
Science and Biology Teacher
