ED 323 - Science Ed Elem Sch

Credits: 4
This course is designed to build fundamental knowledge of elementary science teaching and learning including standards-based lesson planning and research-based teaching strategies. This course focuses on developing inquiry-based lessons for children to investigate science, integrating other subject matter areas with science, designing lessons that include diverse students in learning science, and assessing student understanding of science and the nature of science. The teacher candidates will plan and teach lessons for children to learn science, observe children learning, and conduct research on children’s learning.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education, ED 290, and ED 357.
Corequisite(s): ED 324, ED 335, and ED 329.