The Our Genes/Our Choices project aims to increase your understanding of issues in genetics, address common misconceptions, and ultimately help you become a more informed decision-maker. The information and resources contained on this site are designed to help you participate in thoughtful dialogue with others—family members, friends, co-workers, or other community members.

• Watch the program with your family and friends



• Use the classroom lesson plans with secondary school students



• Share information about Our Genes/Our Choices and the national conversation



• Use the Our Genes/Our Choices programs and resources with your family, at work, at your next church meeting, etc.



• Contact us to learn about what's going on in your area

Organizations and Resources
Learn about the expanding group of organizations that can offer additional resources on genetics issues.

• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Health Decisions
• American Museum of Natural History
• The College Board
• Columbia Scholastic Press Association
• The Communities of Color & Genetics Policy Project
• Council for Responsible Genetics
• Fresh Angles
• Geneforum
• Genetic Alliance
• International Society of Nurses in Genetics
• The Hastings Center
• International Society of Nurses in Genetics
• March of Dimes
• Midwest Bioethics Center
• National Association of Women Judges
• National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
• National Conference of State Legislatures
• National Human Genome Research Institute
• National Society of Genetic Counselors
• National Video Resources
• Project Vote Smart
• Sarah Lawrence College-Human Genetics Graduate Program
• Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation - Leadership Program for Teachers

• Viewer's Guide
  For ideas on how to initiate your own discussions and activities, download and print out the pdf of the viewer's guide. (Requires Acrobat Reader)
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• Classroom Lesson Plans
  Teachers, access lesson plans for science and health classes, grades 6-12
  Go to Lesson Plan Index Now



• Series Photos
  Download these high and low-resolution pictures (in .jpg format) for use in newsletters, local newspaper stories, ads, and on Web sites.
  Program Graphics and Photos Page



• Series Flyer
  Create your own flyer and download a high quality image (in .jpg format) to your computer.
  Series Flyer Page



• Series Logo
  Download the series logo (high and low-resolution .jpg format) for use in newsletters, print materials, and on Web sites.
  Program Graphics and Photos Page