Description
Broaden scope of methods for teaching classroom and laboratory science in elementary educational settings in earth sciences, life sciences, physical science, and engineering. Develop scientific activities and thinking, including investigation, collection and analysis of evidence, logical reasoning, and use of academic language aligned with national and state standards.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
Admission into the BAS-Teaching program; minimum 2.0 on all previous 300-level ECED and EDUC courses.
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- State and national standards
- Scientific method and fostering scientific inquiry
- Life Science: plants, animals, evolution and ecology
- Earth Science: astronomy and atmospheric science, geology and geography
- Physical Science: matter and chemistry, physics (forces and motion; light, sound, magnets)
- STEM Education: engineering and technology
- Science in other content areas
- Creating and using scientific models