The children learned that albinism is due to a change in the genes and that it occurred about once in every twenty thousand births although it is much more prevalent in Zuni. They also learned that albino plants, animals, and humans are unable to produce pigment in their organs. Through observation of the animals, the children noticed how the albino mice behaved just like the other mice. They saw that color was the only difference. They also learned that the color of a creature does not determine whether the creature is good or bad.
Coloring is just another aspect of life.
From this study, the children changed their behavior toward their albino classmate. The kids, who once teased him and made rude remarks, began to protect him. They saw how the albino student was ridiculed on the playground, and now they came to his defense. All of the children cared about him and began to protect him and act against the prejudice the albino boy had suffered. Families contributed collages, photographic displays, pottery, paper mobiles, and family stories.