December 2006—New Vitamins & Minerals Lesson
Just added to the Project Heart curriculum, the
nutrition lesson for fifth grade encourages students to have fun learning why vitamins and minerals are important for a healthy heart. Action heroes, crossword puzzles, and personal dictionaries are just a few of the activities included.
—Website Honored with Award of Excellence
Project Heart is one of only 10 websites to receive an
Aesculapius Award of Excellence in 2006 from the Health Improvement Institute, in recognition of excellence in the communication of information about healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and health care. Texas Heart Institute's
Heart Information Center is also a 2006 winner.
October 2006—The Risks of Hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a growing problem for school children. Learn to
recognize its symptoms by viewing a special presentation just added to the Project Heart website.
August 2006—Grade 6 Anatomy Lesson Debuts
How does the Cardiovascular System Work? Find out about the circulatory system, blood cells, and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, in the
sixth grade anatomy materials.
In addition,
TEKS references are noted for each grade level and a new
feedback form makes it easy to send in your evaluations, questions, and suggestions.
—Visiting Teachers Preview New Animations
Thirty teachers from Crockett Elementary School (Houston Independent School District) previewed 2 animated graphics just added to Project Heart resources:
blood flow and oxygen transfer. The visitors explored the website in person as part of a morning at Texas Heart Institute. Click on these thumbnails for photos.
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July 2006—Curriculum Expands
Resources expand with new lessons for
fourth and
fifth grades, focusing on coronary arteries and the conduction system. Activity masters for “feeding” the heart and making flipbooks to show electrical conduction are accompanied by illustrations of blood and the vascular system.
May 2006—Heart Owner's Update
Texas Heart Institute produces a newsletter to help the general public understand and live a heart-healthy lifestyle. The Spring issue reviews Project Heart on page 6. Click here to read the issue online
(PDF). To browse recent issues or request a subscription, visit
Heart Owner's Update.
April 2006—Resources Expand with Added Links
Several new websites have been added to
Suggested Links.
Square Meals is a Texas Department of Agriculture program. Look for "A Serving of Fun" booklet in the Kids section.
Powerful Girls have Powerful Bones is an interactive site for 9- to 12-year old girls.
5 A Day the Color Way promotes healthy eating with fruits and vegetables.
February 2006—Teachers Respond
Teachers met with members of the Project Heart
team in recognition of American Heart Month. Hear what they have to say in the
news release.
January 2006—Educational Website Makes News Project Heart “extends the community outreach mission to educators” according to
news release. Educators are getting the message; visitors to the site more than doubled in January. Favorite page views include the Look section.
December 2005—Animation and Links Enhance Resources
Anatomy gets more animated as 3D movies and heart sounds are added to Look and Listen sections. A suggested links added is a reciprocal link to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
November 2005—Project Heart Website Opens
The Project Heart website, a health resource for teachers, parents, and students, was launched by the Texas Heart Institute. With lesson plans at its core, the site is designed to help teachers develop activities for the classroom about the heart, healthy eating, and an active lifestyle. Not limited to teachers, the site provides a wealth of information, activities, and resources for any learning environment.
June 2005—Project Heart Team Formulates Plan
A group of local teachers, principals, school nurses, and educators met for a daylong workshop at the Texas Heart Institute to plan the initial concept for Project Heart. At this June meeting, ideas were formulated and an ambitious timetable put in place. Team members toured the Denton A. Cooley building, including the Heart Information Center and the Wallace D. Wilson Museum. Highlights of the day were the opportunity to witness live surgery and being greeted in person by Dr. Denton Cooley.
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| Dr. Denton A. Cooley greets Project Heart team members
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