How do I get HEADS UP materials?
Typically, modules are provided at teacher trainings and at an annual Teacher Summer Science Institute, but may also be ordered for $20 each.
Click here for the Module Order Form or email Nathalie.Sessions@uth.tmc.edu.
Trainings for groups of 10 to 30 teachers may be requested by schools, districts, Education Service Centers and other educational organizations.
Click here for the Training Request Form or email Nathalie.Sessions@uth.tmc.edu.
Requests may also be made for presentations or workshops at professional conferences.
Overview of HEADS UP Modules
Currently HEADS UP consists of six educational modules, as well as a Clinical Research Trials packet. Each module is comprised of a DVD containing content videos and career story videos and a CD with all classroom activity documents and other resources. See the information below for more details and samples.
The Immune System & Infectious Diseases
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Description: The latest addition to the HEADS UP module family explores the field of infectious disease research. Topics include Staphylococcus aureus (Staph/MRSA), Lassa Fever, biological laboratories where the most dangerous pathogens are studied and biosafety levels.
Target grade levels: sixth, seventh, eighth and high school
TEKS covered:
Middle School Science
Middle School Health
Middle School Career Orientation
High School Biology
High School IPC
High School Health
High School Career Orientation
Nutrition / Physical Activity Second Edition
Description: The second edition provides teachrs with new and updated activities such as Build-A-Meal, Food Fights!, Target Heart Rate, and Dietician/Patient Case Studies for Problem Based Learning plus three new career stories. The digestive system, Body Mass Index, interpreting Nutrition Facts Labels, and the Go-Slow-Whoa concept are also presented.
Target grade levels: sixth, seventh, and eighth
TEKS covered:
Middle School Science
Middle School Health
Middle School Mathematics
Already implementing Nutrition/Physical Activity?
Download the Addendum Document for corrections and content updates to the Food Fights! and BMI Classroom Activities.
Advanced Genetics
Description: Winner of a 2006 Accolade Award, Advanced Genetics explores the latest discoveries in the field of genetics and the exciting world of regenerative medicine. Topics include animal models, gene and stem cell therapies, plus ethical and policy-making considerations.
Target grade levels: Pre-advanced placement 8th grade and high school
TEKS covered:
Science: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.11
High School Biology: 112.43.b.2, 112.43.b.4, 112.43.c.3, 112.43.c.4, 112.43.c.5, 112.43.c.6
High School Government: 113.35.c.9, 113.35.c.19, 113.35.c.20
Middle School Career Orientation: 127.2.c.2, 127.2.c.4, 127.2.c.5
High School Career Orientation: 127.12.c.2, 127.12.c.4, 127.12.c.5
Sample Materials:
Teacher 411
Activity
Glossary
Already implementing Advanced Genetics?
Download the Addendum Document for corrections to glossary terms and other special notes.
Genes, Health & You
Description: Genes, Health & You introduces students to basic genetics concepts and covers topics such as the function and structure of DNA, mitosis, the role of heredity, and how genes play a role in human disease.
Target grade levels: sixth, seventh and eighth
TEKS covered:
Science: 6.2, 6.3, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12
Sample Materials:
Teacher 411
Curriculum Timeline
Student Assessment
Already implementing Genes, Health & You?
Download the Addendum Document for corrections and content updates to Video 1.
Diabetes/Cardiovascular Disease
Description: Diabetes / Cardiovascular Disease illustrates how body systems work together. Topics include the role of insulin and the pancreas, risk factors and prevention for diabetes, and the differences between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. The second section of this module includes information on the innerworkings of our heart and how heart disease can negatively affect this amazing organ.
Target grade levels: sixth, seventh and eighth
TEKS covered:
Science: 6.1 A,C, 6.2 A,B,C,D,E, 6.3 B,C,D,E, 6.4 B, 6.10 A&C, 6.11 D, 6.12 A&B, 7.2 A-E, 7.3 B,C,D,F, 7.6 C, 7.9 A&B, 7.3 D&F, 7.6 C, 7.9 A&B, 7.11 A&B, 7-8.3 A-C, 7-8.4 B&C, 7-8.11 B&C, 7-8.12 B&C, 8.2 A-E, 8.3 B-E, 8.6 A&B, 8.11 C
Health: 6.1 A,B,F,G, 6.2 A, 6.3 B&C, 6.4 A&B, 6.9 A, 6.10 B, 6.11 D&E, 7-8.1 A, 7-8.3 A,B,C, 7-8.4 C, 7-8.7 B, 7-8.9 A&B, 7-8.12 B,C,F
Math: 6.4 A&B, 6.10 A&D, 6.11 A, 7.4 B, 7.11 A&B, 7.13 A, 8.5 A, 8.12 C
English (applies to grades 4-8)): 6.9 E, 6.10 H
English (applies to grades 6-8): 6.13 A, B, C, E, F, G, 6.15 C&H, 6.16 B, E, F, 6.20 B,C,D,E,G
English (applies to grade 6 only): 6.17 B
Sample Materials
Teacher 411
Case Study
Transparency
Already implementing Diabetes/Cardiovascular Disease?
Download the Addendum Document for content updates for Videos 1 & 2.
The Nervous System
Description: The Nervous System is a comprehensive look at the structure and function of the brain, nerves, and neurons. Students learn about the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Target grade level: seventh
TEKS covered:
Science
Sample Materials
Teacher 411
Video Worksheet
Lab
Click here for a matrix that describes how The Nervous System module (and other HEADS UP modules) are designed using an Intervention Mapping process to determine program goals, performance objectives, and learning objectives. Intervention Mapping is a system utilizing theory, empirical evidence, and experience to develop program materials. The process creates complex tables with performance objectives and theoretical change strategies as the axes of the tables. Also included in the tables are theories and methods in behavioral health science research about how learners process and acquire information, including attitudes, outcome expectancies, skills, perceived norms, and self-efficacy. Materials are then designed to positively affect the learning objectives described in each cell of the mapping tables through information transmission, modeling, guided practice, skills training, reinforcement, and social support.
The Clinical Research Trials Process
Description: The Clinical Research Trials Process is a document featuring a Teacher 411 that highlights the history and process of clinical trials, a glossary of terms, a case study classroom activity, and a Jeopardy-style classroom activity.
Target grade level: sixth, seventh, eighth and high school
TEKS covered:
Middle School Science
High School Science
Click here for a complete set of the materials.
Click here for a copy of the Jeopardy-style classroom activity PowerPoint presentation.
Click here for an overview/history of clinical research trials PowerPoint presentation.