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Place-based education effectively teaches middle school students disease ecology concepts. Hands-on activities and community connections increased student interest in science and understanding of health implications.

Keywords:

Disease ecology Health resources Place-based education STEM outreach

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Ecology
Public Health Education

Background:

Underserved middle school students often lack engagement in science.
Place-based education connects learning to students' local environments.
Disease ecology is crucial for understanding community health.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a place-based workshop on disease ecology for underserved middle school students.
To assess student engagement and understanding of disease ecology concepts.
To explore the relevance of place-based learning in science education.

Main Methods:

A five-day workshop was conducted for 24 middle school students.
Activities focused on disease ecology: environment-organism interactions, health impacts, and scientific roles.
Student reflections and interviews were used for data collection.

Main Results:

The workshop successfully taught disease ecology concepts and increased science interest.
Place-based activities enhanced learning relevance and student engagement.
Students showed positive progress in understanding and applying disease ecology, despite some challenges.

Conclusions:

Place-based pedagogies are effective for engaging underserved students in disease ecology.
Connecting learning to local contexts improves understanding of real-world health implications.
Hands-on, place-based science education fosters deeper scientific interest and application.