Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDU 3360 - Teaching Science, Health & Physical Education

Credits: 4
This course examines how children learn science and how teachers facilitate that learning. Science is essential in the elementary classroom, where key science learning goals can inspire and support students as they utilize their ELA and Mathematics skills to work through investigations connected to their lives.  This course will focus on science as a “practice” as encouraged by the MA Science, Technology and Engineering Framework. This course will involve collaboration with the Wetherbee School and South Lawrence East School in LPS.  Preservice teachers will design and teach 4 lessons with students; working together to develop strong interdisciplinary lessons that build on their students’ understanding.  Health issues and physical education strategies related to elementary students will also be addressed.