ED 560 Scientific Concepts for Engaging Middle School Learners

Provides students with the knowledge and competencies necessary for teaching middle school science. Candidates examine concepts, terms, phenomena, methods, applications, data analysis, and problem solving in science, including the impact of science and technology on the environment and human affairs. Based on the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) standards, topics include scientific Inquiry, and methodology, basic principles of matter and energy, physical sciences, life sciences, earth and space sciences, and science, technology and society. (Pending review by the Academic Affairs Committee.)

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Under development