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 * Trip to Eggleston S.A.M.P.**

I had a wonderful week working with the School Age Mother's Program at Eggleston School. Ann Jagla is the teacher of this group of students, and had prepared the girls very well for the BioEYES program.

There were approximately 12 students, and between 1 to 4 teachers/administration that participated in the week long activity. The intimate size allowed for a very informal classroom setting, and some of the students showed a real interest, and a real gift for science observation. It was the first time that a student observed the heart before //I// was able to identify it. (Youth and their great eyesight!!). Because they were so well prepared, some of the girls were able to lead the class by their board work, setting up various Punnett Squares, and showing the different genetic outcomes.

Because of the unique schedule (science is taught on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) Tuesday was both a day of setting up, as well as taking down the breeding tank, including choosing the male and female zebrafish. Therefore the actual breeding was not able to take place, and all of the students "adopted" their embryos on Tuesday as well. Thursday and Friday were days of cleaning out the petri dishes, as well as observations.

Great week!