Teen Take Heart is a science-based cardiovascular curriculum for High School students. The program teaches students about basic science being done to treat and prevent heart disease, and helps them understand how healthy lifestyle choices could prevent heart disease in their future. It is currently in pilot phase at high schools in the Puget Sound area.

For more information on Youth Take Heart, please contact Chris Wieland at 425-456-8741.

Now Accepting Applications for:

Summer High School Science Teacher Institute

Professional & Curriculum Development Opportunity 

July 12-July 23, 2010

Application

BACKGROUND:  The Hope Heart Institute was founded more than 50 years ago by Dr. Lester Sauvage, a Seattle-based cardio-thoracic surgeon who pioneered the heart bypass.  The Hope started by doing basic (“bench”) research and now does clinical research as well.  Today, The Hope's research remains at the forefront of the cardiovascular field—and our health education publications reach nearly 5 million readers a year. The Hope also has elementary and middle school classroom-based programs.

Seattle University is the largest private university in the Pacific Northwest. The Teen Take Heart team will have access to Seattle University College of Nursing Center for Vulnerable Populations (CVP) and the adjacent Clinical Performance Lab (CPL). The CPL is a 20,000 square foot space and will be a central venue for the institute. The lab includes a state-of-the-art simulation environment, which will be incorporated into the program.

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:  Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, driven by lifestyle, genes and other factors.  Heart disease related health care costs US citizens $316.4 billion per year (2010 Update, American Heart Association).  The Hope Heart Institute is interested in recruiting up to 10 high school science teachers to form a team to work with scientists and health professionals.  This team will continue to develop a biology-based unit that uses science to motivate students to make heart healthy lifestyle choices. The new lessons will then be piloted in the developing teachers’ classrooms.

One of the goals is to provide context to learn concepts already covered in a high school biology class.  The lessons will be structured to prepare students to meet Washington State Science Standards. From what the team develops, The Hope will pursue funding to expand the reach of the program and continue creating a kit of materials to support the lessons.  The funding will make the lessons and kits available to teachers for free, especially teachers serving vulnerable populations.

ELIGIBILITY:
We are seeking teachers with the creative ability to take cutting edge scientific information and work as a team to translate it into engaging high school level lessons.  High school teachers with all levels of classroom experience are encouraged to apply. 

DETAILS:

Monday, July 12th through Friday, July 23rd, 2010

(excluding the weekend)

9am to 4pm

Benefits:

-  Teacher Benefits for time, expertise, creativity and teamwork: 

-  6 continuing education credits. (Teachers must attend all ten days and complete all homework assignments in order to receive credits.)

-  A binder of resources, support material and newly developed curricula

-  Access to experts
-  Use of a kit of materials to teach all lessons in their classroom

Locations:  There will be different locations, depending on the experts we are working with. 

Homework: Reading current related articles, lesson and assessment development, and internet research.

2010/2011 School Year Commitment:  Pilot lessons by teaching them in your classroom.  Also, allow Hope staff to visit to learn how the lessons impact real students, to support you and even teach some, if you are willing!  All materials for the lessons will be provided in a “kit” that can be borrowed during the time the curriculum is taught.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Application forms must be received by April 9th, 2010. Forms may be mailed to address on form or faxed to fax number on the form. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Christine Wieland
Education Director
The Hope Heart Institute
1380 112th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004
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425.456.8741 phone
425.456.8701 Fax (you may need to add a 9 and/or 1 before the fax number, depending on your location)
 

Please pass on this announcement to any high school science teachers you know who may be interested.