For school year 2024-25, Live from the Heart registration will be limited to online attendance only.

• Grades: 9-12
• Capacity (Virtual): 40 students and teachers per registration. Sessions limited to four remote participating groups per session.
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Cost: $300
• Offered Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (limited availability)

Students and teachers can participate remotely from anywhere with a web-enabled device capable of using Zoom.

Learn more about how the program works

Next Generation Science Standards

Science and Engineering Practices:

Asking questions
Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

Crosscutting Concepts:

Cause and effect
Systems and system models
Structure and function

Disciplinary Core Ideas:

LS 1: From molecules to organisms; structure and function
LS 3: Heredity; inheritance and variation of traits
ETS2: Links among engineering, technology, science and society

Lab goals

Students will:

• Increase their understanding of science concepts as they relate to heart surgery. 
• Have an increased awareness of STEM careers.
• Have an increased comfort exploring and engaging in the content. 
• Have a desire to learn more extending the ideas explored in the lab.
• Work collaboratively with peers.
• Communicate using correct terminology.
• Develop questions regarding anatomy of the heart, careers in the OR, and their personal health.
• Predict and observe what happens during the major steps of the surgery.
• Practice observation skills by recording patient and surgery data.
• Understand how lifestyle choices affect personal health