ED 312 Elementary Science and Social Studies
A course designed to help the preservice teacher develop a defensible rationale for making curricular and instructional decisions concerning the substance of instruction, techniques of instruction, and evaluation practices as unique to the teaching of elementary social studies and science. This course combines lecture and laboratory in which students will study science and social studies curricula, the planning and design of hands-on activities and materials, and teaching both content and process. Students will complete a field experience of at least 5 hours that involves observation, planning, and delivering instruction in a school or community-based setting related to science, social studies, or integrated STEM.
Prerequisite
Take a course with required lab in at least two of the science disciplines: physical, life, or earth science (with a minimum grade of C-).
Offered
Annual Spring Semester