The CREATE for STEM Institute at MSU is collaborating with CBOP, the Flint school district, University of Michigan, the Sloan Museum and the Flint Public Library.
Designed to meet the new Michigan Science Standards, “What controls my health?” is a coordinated set of classroom and community activities intended to give youth and adults an understanding of modern concepts in genetics they can use to appreciate the importance of both genetic and environmental factors in their risk for disease.
In conjunction with the weekly newsletters, this website is designed to bridge the classroom with the community. Families and students will be able to learn together, explore scientific research techniques, and help each other develop healthy habits and lifestyles.
The 8 lessons are organized into one drop-down menu; here you can find a summary of that week's lesson, suggestions to control your own health, and an "Explore More" activity for home.
is an inquiry-based blend of classroom instruction from the students’ normal science teacher, it includes:
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interactive and modular problem-solving modules on the computer
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community-based research
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mentorship from graduate students in science programs
Health in Our Hands (HIOH)
The curriculum connects students to real-world experiences and provides relevance for their learning. One in 10 adults in Michigan are diagnosed with diabetes and the rates are significantly higher for Flint residents and African Americans. Diabetes, like many common diseases, is caused by a combination of both genetic and environmental factors. During the unit, students investigate how lifestyle options for healthy foods and exercise help prevent or reduce diabetes.