Heart Health Campaign: Preventing Coronary Artery Disease
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we, as health advocates, create a compelling public awareness campaign that empowers individuals to adopt heart-healthy lifestyles and prevent coronary artery disease, considering the multifaceted risks, consequences, and communication strategies involved?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- What are the major risk factors for coronary artery disease?
- How does plaque buildup in coronary arteries lead to heart attacks?
- What lifestyle changes can individuals make to reduce their risk of developing coronary artery disease?
- How can we effectively communicate the importance of heart health to the public?
- What are the potential consequences of ignoring heart health and not taking preventive measures?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will be able to identify risk factors associated with coronary artery disease.
- Students will be able to explain the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease.
- Students will be able to create effective communication strategies to promote heart-healthy lifestyles.
- Students will be able to evaluate the consequences of untreated coronary artery disease.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsMyth vs. Fact: Heart Health Edition
Students are presented with a series of provocative statements and supposed 'facts' about heart health, some true and some false. They must use their initial understanding to categorize them and then research to verify their answers. This activity sparks debate and reveals the common misconceptions surrounding heart disease, driving inquiry into the evidence-based truths.Dear Future Self: A Heartfelt Message
Students write a letter to their future selves, 20 years from now, outlining their current lifestyle choices and predicting the potential impact on their heart health. This exercise forces them to confront the long-term consequences of their decisions and motivates them to learn about preventative strategies to ensure a healthy future.Heart Health Challenge: The Influencer Campaign
Students are challenged to create a short, impactful social media campaign designed to raise awareness about heart health among their peers. They analyze existing health campaigns, identify their target audience, and develop creative content (videos, infographics, posts) that promotes healthy lifestyle choices and debunks myths about heart disease. This project empowers them to become advocates for heart health within their own communities.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Risk Factor Roundup: Identifying Culprits
Students will research and compile a comprehensive list of risk factors associated with coronary artery disease. They will categorize these factors and explain how each contributes to the development of the disease.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA well-organized document or presentation outlining the risk factors for coronary artery disease, categorized and explained.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will be able to identify risk factors associated with coronary artery disease. Also aligns with the standard: Causes of occlusion of the coronary arteries.Plaque Attack: Visualizing Pathophysiology
Students will create a visual representation (diagram, model, animation) of the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease, illustrating the process of plaque buildup and its effects on blood flow and heart function.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed visual representation of coronary artery disease pathophysiology, accompanied by a written explanation.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will be able to explain the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease. Also aligns with the standard: Consequences of occlusion of the coronary arteries.Consequence Chronicle: Exploring the Impact
Students will investigate the potential consequences of untreated coronary artery disease, including heart attack, stroke, and other complications. They will present their findings in a compelling narrative or report, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA narrative or report detailing the consequences of untreated coronary artery disease and emphasizing the need for prevention.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will be able to evaluate the consequences of untreated coronary artery disease. Also aligns with the standard: Consequences of occlusion of the coronary arteries.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioHeart Health Campaign Portfolio Rubric
Understanding Risk Factors
Demonstrates comprehension of the risk factors associated with coronary artery disease.Identification of Risk Factors
Ability to identify and list relevant risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Exemplary
4 PointsIdentifies a comprehensive range of risk factors, distinguishing clearly between modifiable and non-modifiable factors. Provides insightful explanations of how each factor contributes to the disease.
Proficient
3 PointsIdentifies most major risk factors, correctly categorizing them as modifiable or non-modifiable. Explains the link between each factor and the disease.
Developing
2 PointsIdentifies some risk factors, but may struggle with categorization or providing clear explanations of their impact.
Beginning
1 PointsIdentifies few risk factors, demonstrating limited understanding of their role in coronary artery disease.
Explanation of Contribution
Clarity and accuracy in explaining how each risk factor contributes to the development of coronary artery disease.
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides exceptionally clear, accurate, and detailed explanations of the mechanisms by which each risk factor contributes to the development of coronary artery disease. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the underlying biology.
Proficient
3 PointsProvides clear and accurate explanations of how each risk factor contributes to the development of coronary artery disease.
Developing
2 PointsProvides somewhat unclear or incomplete explanations of how each risk factor contributes to the development of coronary artery disease.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to explain how risk factors contribute to the development of coronary artery disease; explanations are vague or inaccurate.
Visualizing Pathophysiology
Effectively visualizes and explains the process of plaque buildup in coronary arteries.Accuracy of Visual Representation
The visual representation accurately depicts the stages of plaque buildup and its impact on blood flow.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe visual representation is exceptionally accurate, detailed, and informative, clearly illustrating all stages of plaque buildup and its impact on blood flow with a high degree of precision.
Proficient
3 PointsThe visual representation accurately depicts the stages of plaque buildup and its impact on blood flow.
Developing
2 PointsThe visual representation contains some inaccuracies or omissions in depicting the stages of plaque buildup or its impact on blood flow.
Beginning
1 PointsThe visual representation is inaccurate or incomplete, failing to adequately depict the stages of plaque buildup or its impact on blood flow.
Clarity of Explanation
The accompanying explanation clearly describes the process shown in the visual representation.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe explanation is exceptionally clear, concise, and comprehensive, providing a detailed and insightful description of the process shown in the visual representation.
Proficient
3 PointsThe explanation clearly describes the process shown in the visual representation.
Developing
2 PointsThe explanation is somewhat unclear or incomplete, lacking sufficient detail or clarity.
Beginning
1 PointsThe explanation is vague, confusing, or inaccurate, failing to adequately describe the process shown in the visual representation.
Understanding Consequences
Demonstrates understanding of the potential consequences of untreated coronary artery disease.Communication of Severity
Effectively communicates the severity of the consequences of untreated coronary artery disease.
Exemplary
4 PointsPresents a compelling and impactful narrative that vividly conveys the severe consequences of untreated coronary artery disease, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
Proficient
3 PointsEffectively communicates the severity of the consequences of untreated coronary artery disease.
Developing
2 PointsSomewhat communicates the severity of the consequences of untreated coronary artery disease, but the message may not be fully compelling.
Beginning
1 PointsFails to effectively communicate the severity of the consequences of untreated coronary artery disease.
Emphasis on Early Detection
Includes information on the importance of early detection and treatment.
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides a nuanced and persuasive discussion of the critical role of early detection and treatment in mitigating the consequences of coronary artery disease, highlighting specific strategies and resources available for individuals.
Proficient
3 PointsIncludes information on the importance of early detection and treatment.
Developing
2 PointsMentions the importance of early detection and treatment, but lacks detail or emphasis.
Beginning
1 PointsFails to mention the importance of early detection and treatment.