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For their third nine weeks project, students in Susan Seitz’s biology class at Parke Heritage High School learned about genetically modified organisms. As a part of their project, the students created meals in a bag which were donated to the Sugar Creek Resource Center food pantry. The students visited the Resource Center to donate their meals and assisted with various tasks in preparation for families to receive food items. Students were presented with prizes based on their overall work on the project. Receiving awards for the overall project, which includes journal entries and all assignments were first place and $75 gift card, Braelyn Reifel; second place and $50 gift card, Gwyn McFall; and third place and $25 gift card, Jaden Marietta. McFall received the Community Impact Award for the Most Pantry-Ready Project. This award was based on selected materials that are realistic and useful for the Sugar Creek Resource Center; demonstrating an understanding of food insecurity; creating thoughtful, practical, and respectful meal kits; and using appropriate language for a public audience. The students also created an infographic with information on GMOs to be distributed to families who visit the food pantry. Jaden Marietta received the award for Most Engaging and Accessible Infographic. Criteria for this award was clear and visually engaging design; complex ideas explained simply; professional, unbiased language; and strong myth vs. fact structure. Receiving the Innovation Award for Creative Meals was Rhylee Brown. This award was based on the most creative meal kit concept; unique recipe ideas; thoughtful ingredient substitutions; and original design elements. Sugar Creek Resource Center is located next to Parke Heritage Middle School and provides food and hygiene items to Parke and Fountain county residents on Thursday afternoons.
