Integrated Science - Physical Science

Catalog description

This course is intended for students planning a career in elementary education. The course will focus on giving students a conceptual understanding of important concepts of physical science and the application of pedagogical knowledge grounded in research-based techniques necessary to teach physical science concepts in order to meet the diverse needs of learners across P-5 grade environments. Topics will include mechanics, matter and energy, electricity and magnetism, and waves and optics. The level of mathematics required will be the level of one equation and one unknown. Use of technology is required. This course is aligned with state and national standards.