ED 297O - Standards-Based Science

Institution:

Leeward Community College

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Description:

Science has been identified as one of the core curriculum subjects of focus in the federal legislation, No Child Left Behind. This course will offer students and teaching science in the elementary classroom. This includes becoming familiar with the science standards, experiencing standards-based science, and learning how to use a variety of resources to create exciting learning opportunities for young people. Some of these resources include CD-ROMs and videos, science texts for K-12, informal science centers, and internet-based information. This course will prepare students to teach science and develop scientific literacy. It will aid them in helping children understand the processes, ways of thinking, and dispositions that humans have while investigating the natural world and apply it to their curiosity in their daily lives.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.leeward.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 455-0011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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