EDUC 373 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School

Credits: 3

Designed to integrate physical, biological, earth/science concepts, and the teaching of science. Experiences in inquiry-based problem solving using primary and integrated science process skills stressed. Age-appropriate science content and teaching methodologies are studied. The course also explores issues regarding safe science, evaluating student comprehension in science, and addressing state and national science standards. Field experiences with children in a school setting required. It is strongly recommended that students have completed seven credit hours of science before enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su.

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