TEEN TAKE HEART
Summer Science Teacher Institute
Professional Development
Curriculum Development Opportunity
July 21, 2008-August1, 2008
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOPE HEART INSTITUTE:
The Hope Heart Institute was founded almost 50 years ago by Dr. Lester Sauvage, a Seattle cardio-thoracic surgeon who pioneered the heart bypass. The Hope still does basic (“bench”) research and has started 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.
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 $258.5 billion per year (2006 Update, American Heart Association). The Hope Heart Institute, a local non-profit organization, 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 develop a biology-based unit using science to motivate students to make heart healthy lifestyle choices. The new lessons will then be piloted in their 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 create a kit of materials in support of the lessons. The funding will make the lessons and kits available to teachers for free, especially teachers serving vulnerable populations.
ELIGIBILITY:
High school teachers with three or more years classroom experience are ideal candidates for the institute. Also important, having the creative ability to take cutting edge scientific information and work as a team to create engaging high school level lessons. Details:
Dates: Monday, July 21st through Friday, August 1st, 2008 (excluding the weekend), 8am to 5pm (1 hour for lunch-you’ll need it!)
Compensation for your time, expertise, creativity and teamwork: $100/day ($1000 total) and 6 continuing education credits. Teachers must attend all ten days and complete all homework assignments in order to receive stipend and credits.
Locations: There will be different locations, depending on the experts we are working with.
Homework: Reading current related articles, lesson work, internet research.
08/09 School Year Commitment: Pilot lessons by teaching them in your classroom and letting Hope staff 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Download an application here. The application deadline is June 9th, 2008. Applications can either be mailed or faxed.
Feel free to pass along this announcement to any high school science teachers you know who may be interested.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Christine Wieland
Education Director
The Hope Heart Institute
1380 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
425.456.8741 phone
425.456.8701 Fax
cwieland@hopeheart.org
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