BIOF 508 - Special Topics in Middle School Life Science

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Biological Sciences: Other Approved Courses

Description:

This course is designed to accommodate one-credit modules, three-credit courses and workshops and institutes with variable credit in selected areas of middle school (grades 6-8) level life science as determined by the requirements of the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework in Science and Technology/Engineering. Possible topics include classification of organisms, structure and function of cells, systems in living things, reproduction and heredity, evolution and biodiversity, living things and their environment, energy and living things and changes to ecosystems over time. Specific content will be developed to meet the assessed needs of teachers and the school districts. This course is designed to accommodate topics of teacher professional development under grant supported projects and school district supported projects as well as occasional credit offerings for middle school-level in-service and pre-service teachers. This course is repeatable for different topics.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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