SCI 3950 - Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: EDS 3110, EDS 3120, EDS 3200 or permission of instructor; major or minor in science; to be
taken within 2 semesters of student teaching

Corequisite: EDS 3210 and EDS 3220 recommended

This course is designed for students preparing for teaching science in middle and secondary schools. Students learn to choose, develop, and evaluate curriculum based on learner characteristics and Colorado Model Content Standards. A variety of approaches to science instruction are included. The emphasis is on hands-on, minds-on learning. Students have opportunities to implement a variety of approaches to science instruction in a field experience coordinated with EDS 3220.