SCI 404 - Teaching of Middle School Natural Science

Credit Hours: 3
Integration of current science learning theories and standards into practical classroom experiences for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Students will learn to design and teach science through various inquiry pedagogical approaches. A 15 hour practicum is required. Field trips are required. Portfolio checkpoint 2 is partially addressed through assignments in this course. Credited only on BSEd degree. A grade of “C” or better is required in this course in order to take MID 493 or MID 494. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Prerequisite: BIO 100 or BIO 101 and BIO 111 ; and CHM 116 and CHM 117 and PHY 101 and GRY 240 ; EDC 350 or concurrent enrollment; and admission to Teacher Education.
Recommended Prerequisite: LTC 318 and MID 421 .

Lecture contact hours: 2 Lab contact hours: 2

Typically offered: Spring