I love this. It has all the elements of a great learning experience:

“Advanced science students at Zionsville High School extracted and analyzed dolphin DNA this month in an ongoing collaboration with the Indianapolis Zoo, the University of Indianapolis and other research facilities.” IndyStar.com

 Purpose – check. Relevance – check. Inquiry – check. Intrinsically motivating – check. I only hope that I can foster these types of experiences for my own kids and as a partner with the museums I consult with about education.