Use of C. elegans Research Resources in Education

An Ideal Model Organism in teaching

Not only is it a good research model organism^G, C. elegans is also a good teaching organism.

A Survey of Currently Used C. elegans Curricula

C. elegans in Lecture/Laboratory

C. elegans in Courses with Research Focus

For Teachers: Learning materials by fields of study

For Students

Questions to Start You Thinking

These questions are not intended to test your knowledge but rather to stimulate your curiosity and to help you understand the kinds of questions researchers are investigating.

Glossary

Here is the WormClassroom glossary list

Glossary:

Model Organism: organisms used to closely study and elucidate our understanding of basic biological phenomena that might not be easily researched in advanced organisms. In general, they possess characteristics such as small size, short life span and ease of cultivation.