EDUC330 — Science Methods
EDUC 330 - Science Methods EDUC 330 - Science Methods 5 Credits The content of this course focuses on elementary grade-level national standards in science and inquiry-based instructional models. Candidates will apply learning by developing and presenting lesson plans in core areas of science. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC Fees Quarters Typically pring Online Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve candidates for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Elementary Education. Active Date 20260408T14:55:03 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline What is science? How and why do we teach it? Potential biases. Introduction to scientific inquiry - major concepts and application. Science in early childhood and inquiry. How children think. Developmentally appropriate practice in alignment with local and national standards Physical science. What is it? What are developmentally appropriate learning targets? Strategies for avoiding bias and challenging stereotypes. Life science. What is it? What are developmentally appropriate learning targets? Strategies for avoiding bias and challenging stereotypes. Earth/space systems. What are they? What are developmentally appropriate learning targets?Strategies for avoiding bias and challenging stereotypes. Safety and facilitation of science activities. How to use questioning to encourage curiosity, problem solving, and critical thinking.