Schedule
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2/1/2020 - 2/1/2020) Location: SPRN SP01
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2/15/2020 - 2/15/2020) Location: SPRN SP01
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2/29/2020 - 2/29/2020) Location: SPRN SP01
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (3/14/2020 - 3/14/2020) Location: SPRN SP01
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (3/28/2020 - 3/28/2020) Location: SPRN SP01
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (4/11/2020 - 4/11/2020) Location: SPRN SP01
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.