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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CIMS 3350 Science Methods for 5-8


Students will develop their abilities to help learners acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for scientific literacy in grades 5-8. Emphasis is placed on using inquiry processes to acquire conceptual understanding of science and its relevance to real life. The course includes the planning of middle school science curriculum and the use of pedagogy consistent with the nature of science and sensitive to the needs and interests of diverse learners. Course content is based on national and state standards for curriculum and teaching. Curriculum coherence across the grades will be emphasized, with references to elementary skills and content on which the middle school curriculum builds, and references to secondary science skills and content for which the middle school curriculum should prepare learners.
Credits: 2.0