Student Perceive Value in Science Learning Increased Following Health in Our Hands

In October, Dr. Stephen Modell presented "Impact of Diabetes and Addiction Project-based Learning in a Genetics Education Program for Underserved Schools and Communities” at the 2021 APHA Annual Meeting in Denver as part of the School Health and Wellness Section, with co-sponsorship by the Genomics Forum. Based on pre/post surveys, following completion of the HiOH curriculum, students perceived science as being more important to their lives and reported sharing more about what they learned in science class with their peers and family members. Using chronic and behavioral conditions can be a powerful way for middle school students to learn about genetics.