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This course is designed for educators interested in learning a variety of ways to enhance their science instruction through active, hands-on experiences. Teachers will gain a variety of ideas for conducting hands-on experiments, establishing science learning stations, integrating science with other content areas, and using technology to enhance science instruction.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and am excited to use the information and insight in my classroom. The material and resources are excellent and useful. The ideas and concepts motivated me to use more hands-on inquiry based science lessons in my classroom." - Judy Compton

Three Enrollment Options

Course Registration Only $124

Course plus graduate level credit from USD ($124 plus $200)

Course plus continuing education units from USC ($124 plus $200)

Topical Outline:

Unit One Introduction to the Course Science Standards Learning Science Beyond the Textbook Assignment #1: Write an Autobiography Assignment #2: Article Reflection Test #1 Unit Two Science Stations Science Experiments Science Classroom Management Test #2 Unit Three Integrating Science and Language Arts Integrating Science and Math Integrating Science and Technology Create a Science WebQuest Assignment #3: Participant Response Test #3

Unit Four Beyond the Classroom Science Vocabulary Science Assessment Test #4 Unit Five Teaching Science to English Language Learners Strategies for Working with English Language Learners Instructional Models for English Language Learners Test #5 Unit Six Science Trade Books Science Websites Getting Parents Involved Assignment #4: Develop and Integrated Science Lesson Plan

 

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