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

4 credits
Prerequisites: 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; and 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 , ENC 1102 , 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.