Cause and Effect in Science. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Asks effective questions that support planning and carrying out investigations with the intent to identify causal relationships and mechanisms in order to explain changes and predict phenomena. Engages in science investigations, critiques lessons that include investigation, and designs and provides an opportunity to teach a lesson to enact phenomena-based, three-dimensional science instruction that supports the development of students’ conceptual understanding and scientific literacy related to cause and effect. Considers ways to promote effective and equitable science instruction both in personal practice and in the science education community.