Lawrence Hall of Science
University of California, Berkeley
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Lawrence Hall of Science University of California, Berkeley |
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The Family Health Award In 1997, Family Health: Explorations for Schools and Communities was funded by the National Institutes of Health, Science Education Partnership Award(SEPA) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (1997-2001) to improve student, teacher, and family understanding of health issues in schools that serve predominantly low-income communities of color. |
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Family Health Programs: |
The Model The Family Health Model promotes parent and community involvement at the schools to enhance health science education in the classroom and in the home. A centerpiece of the model is a collection of health science materials and activities that bring parents, teachers, and youth together as collaborators. The cadre of health science materials and activities include: Medical Mystery Festivals for children and families facilitated by parent and youth volunteers; youth health theatre workshops and presentations; conference workshops for teachers, parents and youth; and hands-on health science activities for the classroom and home. Program Goals The objective of the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) is to improve student (K-12) and public understanding of science, and to increase interest of young people in science careers, by supporting cooperative efforts among diverse elements in the scientific and education community. The SEPA Program supports partnerships that develop programs to increase scientific literacy and promote positive health practices. The SEPA goals complement Family Health which aims to: 1) Enhance student, family, and community knowledge of health science in the areas of disease prevention, heart and respiratory fitness, growth and nutrition, and behavioral health and the brain; 2) Improve the knowledge, skills, and practices of teachers, students, and parents regarding strategies for achieving healthy lifestyles; 3) Increase the health learning opportunities for historically underserved students and families using inquiry-based science methods to build the self esteem and motivation necessary to implement good family health practice; and 4) Form and maintain partnerships between health professionals, teachers, and community leaders to provide science-centered health education programs for children in formal and informal settings. Family Health |
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