CIMS 5350 Science Methods/Assessment for Teaching 5-8

Students develop their abilities to help learners acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for scientific literacy. 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 curricula 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 curricula 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. Prerequisite(s): CIEE 511 or CMAT 511
Credits: 2.0