Prematurity Curriculum
Premature birth, or the birth of an infant before the 37th completed weeks of pregnancy, severely impacts the lives of thousands of Iowans each year.  One in eight babies in Iowa is born too early and this rate is even higher in women under the age of 20.  The March of Dimes Central Division has developed a comprehensive prematurity curriculum to educate and inform students of the risks involved with premature birth.  This curriculum provides a comprehensive look at causes, consequences and prevention of premature birth. 

 

·         The interactive curriculum and its companion tool kit  have been developed for high school students with a basic knowledge of human development and anatomy. 

 

·         Students will meet four individuals born prematurely and walk their journey with them.  They will learn what prematurity is, the potential health and learning challenges, the risk factors for prematurity, and the warning signs of preterm labor.

 

·         Four lessons contribute to learning in science, math, high order thinking, social acceptance, reading, and problem solving.

 

·         The supplementary teacher’s resource guide provides a lesson-at-a glance, tips for classroom discussion, pre/post test, and references for additional information.

 

Tool kits can be checked out at all division offices.

Central Division

Address: 2910 Westown Pkwy, Suite 301
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Phone: (515) 243-2244
Fax: (515) 243-9254

Hawkeye Division

Address: 425 2nd Street Suite #605
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401-1404
Phone: (319) 247-5643
Fax: (319) 247-5647
 
 
 
Mississippi Valley Division

Address: 2117 State Street
Bettendorf, IA, 52722
Phone: (563) 323-6378
Fax: (563) 323-2725

Northeast Division

Address: 250 Mercy Drive
Dubuque, IA, 52001
Phone: (563) 583-3755
Fax: (563) 583-7707
 
 
 
Siouxland Division

Address: 705 Douglas Street, Suite 612
Sioux City, IA, 51101
Phone: (712) 277-3370
Fax: (712) 277-4975
 
 
Prematurity Curriculum
Curriculum Teachers Guide