School Science Project

[jacblades]

It's very possible they want to do it in the classroom. I sold a HM on AB to a teacher. He puts it in the classroom, and spawns the pr. Well, the class does. It is a class project. There is a larger tank there as well, thats used for a growout. Then each student gets to take a juvie home at the end of the class. I think it would be a good idea to see what they have in mind, then make your own suggestions. It's nice of you to want to help her.

Wow that's awesome -- I bet the kids would really get into that! I wish my school had done something like that haha, I might have enjoyed science classes a lot more!

I don't know how "hands-on" her project needs to be for her science project to count, but agree with cation's idea -- have her do genetic research, let her choose a pair that she "hypothesizes" (sp?) will have desirable offspring ... and if you "approve" that pair (eg. you would have bred the two yourself anyway), then go ahead and spawn them.

I would do it with the assumption that you'll be doing all the work as far as feeding, cleaning, etc. I would give her lots of opportunities to get hands-on experience helping you though, because it would be a great science project as well as a great lesson about responsibility. I just wouldn't count on her being a good helper -- you never know, there's a wide range of high school kids -- some are very much responsible young adults, and others are, well ya know...

I think overall its a really great idea though and a great opportunity. I would just lay some ground-rules first.

sorry-i have only been out of high school for two years but i can honestly say that is not true of most people in high school.
sure-there are a few that would feed the fish and change the water every week, but im afraid thats a minority.

we talk about how irresponsible so many people are by keeping bettas in vases or those tiny disco bowls or whatnot and most of these people are adults. think about the damage high school students can do...

i guess im with wuv.
(im way too overprotective of my fish too)

 

[tekknocolor]

I think that's a great idea... about you doing the spawn and letting her help out, take notes, for her own genetic hypothesis on the subject etc as long as you were there the entire time in order to supervise... So, in the end, she does learn something new and can share the information... Hopefully she'll say that it's a misconception that keeping them in those tiny cups and in vases w/o food are horrible ways for these fish to live and maybe spread the word that it's not as easy as it appears.

Have you made a decision yet?

I'm also sorry for assuming your friend didn't have any experience ... apparently she/he does care a lot ... enough to ask for your opinion and expertise. Again, sorry. (saying sorry didn't hurt at all! )

 

[Sorrell]

Just an update I did a phone interview with this girl this morning. She was a wonderful person and very eager to learn. She took furious notes as I spoke. After explaining all the technicalities of breeding with her and discussing it with her teacher, she has decided to start with livebearers for her project and then consider getting a pair from me in the future and going from there.

I think this is great, she will have success with fish, and perhaps we'll have a future betta breeder someday

 

[mandi]

Aw I'm glad things worked out!

Livebearers are definately a good fish to start with too!
I know I my platies!

That's really cool that she took such an interest too. Hopefully, like you said, a future betta breeder!

 

[f250fisherman]

It's very possible they want to do it in the classroom. I sold a HM on AB to a teacher. He puts it in the classroom, and spawns the pr. Well, the class does. It is a class project. There is a larger tank there as well, thats used for a growout. Then each student gets to take a juvie home at the end of the class. I think it would be a good idea to see what they have in mind, then make your own suggestions. It's nice of you to want to help her.

Wow that's awesome -- I bet the kids would really get into that! I wish my school had done something like that haha, I might have enjoyed science classes a lot more!

I don't know how "hands-on" her project needs to be for her science project to count, but agree with cation's idea -- have her do genetic research, let her choose a pair that she "hypothesizes" (sp?) will have desirable offspring ... and if you "approve" that pair (eg. you would have bred the two yourself anyway), then go ahead and spawn them.

I would do it with the assumption that you'll be doing all the work as far as feeding, cleaning, etc. I would give her lots of opportunities to get hands-on experience helping you though, because it would be a great science project as well as a great lesson about responsibility. I just wouldn't count on her being a good helper -- you never know, there's a wide range of high school kids -- some are very much responsible young adults, and others are, well ya know...

I think overall its a really great idea though and a great opportunity. I would just lay some ground-rules first.

sorry-i have only been out of high school for two years but i can honestly say that is not true of most people in high school.
sure-there are a few that would feed the fish and change the water every week, but im afraid thats a minority.

we talk about how irresponsible so many people are by keeping bettas in vases or those tiny disco bowls or whatnot and most of these people are adults. think about the damage high school students can do...

i guess im with wuv.
(im way too overprotective of my fish too)

This teacher assigns the dutys of the care of the fish. You do these water changes and feedings in the classroom as class is going on. If you don't participate, you don't pass. I agree, leaving it up to them might be a challenge.

 

[BabbleFish]

I'm glad it all worked out! have you given her the address to this forum? I imagine it would do her some good to have a reliable network of fishy-people to come to with questions throughout her project. Just a thought.

 

[fourplayfishy]

you never know, there's a wide range of high school kids -- some are very much responsible young adults, and others are, well ya know...

im sorry but im only in higschool dont diss the magority... im in the catagory that most people would put the but i take care of my fish dont assume just because of their actions/what they look like that they wont be willing to take care of the fry!

 

[Opcn]

Hey Jacblades I'm in highschool and I give my Zebradanios water changes weekly.

Hell they are hardyer than bettas. Dont be mean to us highschoolers.