The Science Ambassador Program: Partnering Scientists with Science Teachers

This article focuses on the development and implementation of the Science Ambassador (SA) Program, which targets adolescents by working directly with science teachers who write and implement lesson plans that feature public health topics. The main goals of the program are to develop science lesson p...

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Published in:American journal of health education 2008-07, Vol.39 (4), p.239-244
Main Authors: Hamner, Heather C., Flores, Alina L., Prue, Christine E., Mersereau, Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Child Health
Evaluation
Health Education
Lesson Plans
Partnerships in Education
Professional development
Public Health
Recruitment
Science education
Science Teachers
Scientific Concepts
Scientists
Workshops
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Summary:This article focuses on the development and implementation of the Science Ambassador (SA) Program, which targets adolescents by working directly with science teachers who write and implement lesson plans that feature public health topics. The main goals of the program are to develop science lesson plans on public health topics, expose adolescents to health information at an earlier, formative age, and inspire adolescents to explore future careers in public health. The information presented in this article is intended to give other program planners insight into the structure and implementation of the program and to share valuable lessons learned.
ISSN:1932-5037
2168-3751
DOI:10.1080/19325037.2008.10599045