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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Herpetology

Background:

  • Citizen science initiatives can bridge the gap between scientific research and K-12 education.
  • Integrating authentic research experiences into curricula enhances student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • DNA barcoding is a powerful tool for species identification and biodiversity assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a citizen science program for high school students focused on DNA barcoding of reptiles.
  • To generate high-quality scientific data suitable for both educational purposes and scientific analysis.
  • To align the program with the Victorian state education curriculum and provide an enhanced learning experience.

Main Methods:

  • A "one day plus one lesson" format was employed, including a wet laboratory workshop and a school-based bioinformatics lesson.
  • Students processed approximately 200 tissue samples from 53 curated reptile specimens representing 17 species.
  • Postgraduate students mentored 406 participating students in DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and sequence analysis using online bioinformatics tools.

Main Results:

  • The project successfully generated 27 novel Cytochrome Oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) sequences.
  • These sequences were obtained from 8 south-east Australian reptile species, primarily from the families Scincidae and Agamidae.
  • The data generated met the quality standards for scientific analysis and curriculum requirements.

Conclusions:

  • The developed citizen science program effectively engaged students in authentic scientific research.
  • The project demonstrated the feasibility of generating valuable genetic data through collaborative educational initiatives.
  • This model provides a scalable approach for integrating molecular techniques and bioinformatics into science education.