NATSC 105 - Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Education and Lab

Institution:

Roger Williams University

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Description:

This course is designed as a foundation in the Earth and physicalsciences for future elementary school teachers. The goal of this courseis for future teachers to gain a better understanding of major principlesand processes so that they will be more comfortable with andproficient in teaching physical and Earth science in the elementaryclassroom. As such, this course focuses on science content and notscience pedagogy. Topics include the following: matter and motion,light and sound, the solar system and basic astronomy, the solid Earthincluding Plate Tectonic Theory, and the fluid Earth's atmospheresand oceans. The laboratory reinforces the concepts of the class andprovides students with a hands-on, inquiry-based introduction to theprocess of science.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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