SCE 3420C - Teaching Physical Science in Middle School with Practicum

4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; EDG 4004, EDG 3410, and EDM 3230–all with a grade of “C” or higher. Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 English Composition I, ENC 1102 English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic dean.
Required: This course requires 35 hours of practicum in a 5-9 classroom setting over a minimum of ten weeks.
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach physical science in the middle grades (5-9). Teacher candidates will apply appropriate strategies in designing and implementing standards-based lessons with physical science focus. Teacher candidates will integrate relevant technology resources for understanding physical science in their lessons. This course requires thirty-five (35) hours of practicum in a 5-9 classroom setting.