SCI 3020 - Earth & Space Sci. For Prek-6 Teach

Credit(s) 4

This course provides a standards-based exploration of the content and teaching methods in earth and space science necessary for the Pre-K-6 classroom. Building on the foundational methods discussed in SCI 3000, this course provides students the opportunity to actively learn in an inquiry-based format, as well as to create and teach lessons that reflect the goals of the Virginia Science Standards. Laboratory exercises will be an important component of the course. Topics covered will include rocks and minerals, soil, Earth’s compositional layers, the theory of plate tectonics, Earth’s surface (land and water), surface processes, the atmosphere, weather and climate, and astronomy, among others. (This course may partially satisfy the Liberal Arts Core laboratory science requirement for students in the preK-6 licensure program only.)

Prerequisites
SCI 3000
Modality: Four hours a week, a combination of lecture and lab.
Course Frequency:
Fall

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