EDU 547 - Teaching Elementary Science

Credits: 2 credits
Note Must also be registered for EDU 547P when taken by Teacher Candidates.
This course will examine current trends and practices in the teaching of science at the elementary level with an emphasis on creating classrooms with high levels of student involvement. Participants will gain knowledge of effective lesson planning, diversity in instructional delivery and the relevance of assessments before and after science instruction. Examination of national, state, and local standards will build an understanding of the science curriculum and its critical integration with technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).