Schedule
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (1/30/2021 - 1/30/2021) Location: SPRN
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2/13/2021 - 2/13/2021) Location: SPRN
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2/27/2021 - 2/27/2021) Location: SPRN
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (3/13/2021 - 3/13/2021) Location: SPRN
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (3/27/2021 - 3/27/2021) Location: SPRN
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (4/10/2021 - 4/10/2021) Location: SPRN
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.