Earth/Space Science for STEM E

Catalog description

This course is designed for pre-service education students and covers a range of Earth and space science topics related to curriculum and instruction at the middle and secondary level. It is designed to be taught in conjunction with Earth/Space Science for STEM Educators (PS 318). It includes planning instruction, instructional methods and strategies, managing the classroom, assessing student performance, and working with others in the school environment, especially pertaining to the teaching of chemistry. Students are also required to participate in a 6 week observation/practicum and experience actually teaching several lessons in an Earth/Space science classroom. CO-REQUISITE: Earth/Space Science for STEM Educators (PS 318)