Schedule
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (1/21/2017 - 1/21/2017) Location: BURLI BURL1
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2/4/2017 - 2/4/2017) Location: BURLI BURL1
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2/25/2017 - 2/25/2017) Location: BURLI BURL1
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (3/11/2017 - 3/11/2017) Location: BURLI BURL1
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (4/1/2017 - 4/1/2017) Location: BURLI BURL1
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5/6/2017 - 5/6/2017) Location: BURLI BURL1
Description
This course provides the knowledge, tools and methods for making early childhood and elementary science an exciting, hands-on learning experience for children. Educators learn how to develop lessons that address student experimentation and design techniques using readily available materials. Safe laboratory practices for the classroom are also addressed. A standards-based approach to science education is our template for lesson development, covering the major domains in science: life, physical, earth, inquiry-applied and engineering technology; and historical scientific discoveries in each area. Alignment of curriculum is emphasized; national benchmark standards in elementary science are also supported. Analysis of elementary summative science assessments, based on the National Science Standards is incorporated in the coursework. Pre-practicum hours of directed field-based training required.