EDUC 225 : Earth Sci. & Elem Sci. Prac.

This course provides candidates with knowledge, skills, and dispositions to render content-rich and rigorous science instruction for African American and diverse urban learners in grades 1-6. Candidates will be exposed to content that supports an elementary school science program including life science, physical science, environmental science, earth science and space science. Candidates will have opportunities to explain, interpret, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate major national and global issues and developments in these science disciplines. Hands on activities, demonstrations, field studies, and virtual labs and trips will be utilized to reinforce basic concepts.