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Florida Atlantic University College of Education Department of Teaching and Learning |
SCE 4350 – 004 Summer 2010 - Term 3 Principles and Methods: K-9 School Science INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ronald C. Persin, Ed. D. Phone (561-251-1479) Email: rpersin@fau.edu Website: www.Lnk2Lrn.com |
Course Description
3 semester hours. A review of concepts in science and a study of methods
and materials related to elementary and middle school science teaching.
CLASS TIMES and LOCATION
Tuesday & Thursday 1:15 PM to 4:25 PM,
June 28 to August 9, 2010
Room ED 313 – Boca Raton Campus.
COURSE CONNECTION TO CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
As a reflective decision-maker the student will make informed decisions,
exhibit ethical behavior, and provide evidence of being a capable professional
by demonstrating abilities to conduct science inquiry and teach science through
an inquiry-based approach and developing lessons plans and integrated units
that show respect for the developmental characteristics of children and needs
of diverse student populations.
Required TextS
Settlage, J. & Southerland, S. (2007).
Teaching science to every child:
Using culture as a starting point. New York: Routledge. ISBN: 0415956374
Sciencesaurus: A student handbook.
(2005). Great Sources Education
Group, Inc. Wilmington, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. (Green Text)
ISBN-13: 9780669529166
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LIVETEXT Requirement
All students must connect to LiveText. Helpful information and tutorials are
available on the FAU COE website: http://www.coe.fau.edu/livetext/default.htm
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will be able to analyze and discuss the advantages and limitations
of modern approaches to teaching science in the elementary and middle school
settings. (EAP 5.1, 7.1, 7.2, 9.1) (ACEI 1.0, 2.2)
2. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various
hands-on discovery approaches to science teaching/learning, especially guided
discovery teaching/learning. (ESOL 5.4), (EAP 1.1, 4.1, 4.2, 9.1 10.1, 10.2)
(ACEI 3.1, 3.3, & 3.4)
3. Students will be able to identify skills and strategies important for the
development and assessment of thinking skills, problem solving skills, and
effective questioning techniques. (ESOL 16.2), (EAP 1.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7.1, 7.2,
9.1) (ACEI 4.0)
4. Students will be able to develop skills necessary for effective lesson-planning
including incorporation of hands-on science instruction, and locating/preparing
necessary resources and materials. (ESOL 8.4, 8.5,11.5, 16.2, 20), (EAP 1.1, 4.1,
4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1,7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, 10.1, 10.2, 12.1, 12.2) (ACEI 3.1, 3.3,
3.4, 5.1, & 5.2)
5. Students will be able to demonstrate their proficiency in the knowledge and
understanding of basic science concepts, scientific principles, the nature of
science, and goals/objectives of science education in accordance with national
and state science education standards. (FSMCS: ELE 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 19.1, 19.3,
19.4, 19.5, 19.6, 19.8, 19.9, 19.10, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, 20.5, 20.6, 21.1, 21.2,
21.3, 21.4, 22.1, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5,22.6, 23.1, 23.2, 23.3, 23.4, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3,
24.4, 24.5, 25.1, 25.2) (EAP 4.1, 4.2, 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, 10.1) (ACEI 2.2)
6. Students will be able to describe ways of incorporating the various forms of
technology into science instruction and lesson planning) (ESOL 17.5) (FSAC 26.1,
26.2, 26.4) (EAP 12.1, 12.2) (ACEI 2.2)
7. Students will be able to describe ways of assessing what students know and
are able to do. (ESOL 17.5) (EAP 1.1, 8.1, 9.1) (ACEI 4.0)
8. Students will be able to plan ways of integrating science with mathematics,
arts, social studies, music, and language arts. (ESOL 8.4, 8.5, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5),
(EAP 4.1, 4.2, 7.1, 8.1, 10.1, 10.2) (ACEI 2.8)
9. Students will be able to develop an understanding of the importance of
teaching science to students with disabilities, including students of all social
and cultural backgrounds. (ESOL 6.5, 6.6, 6.10) (EAP 5.1) (ACEI 3.3 & 3.4)
KEY: Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (EAP), Association for Childhood
Education International (ACEI), Florida Subject Area Competencies (FSAC),
Subject Matter Content Standards for Florida Teachers (FSMCS), English for
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
CLASS Content Outline (Professor reserves right to modify & inform students)
Day |
Topic(s) |
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1
8/23 |
Course Introduction/Overview, Student Information Sheets, Syllabus Discussion of Assignments, Instructional Resources Assignment – Science Philosophy Paper (Due 7/01) Discussion of What is Science, Inquiry, & Scientific Method? Concept Mapping, Mnemonic Devices Teaching science Text – Preface, Ch. 1 & 2 (Answer Reading Questions, Due 7/08)
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2
8/30 |
Science Philosophy Paper – Due PowerPoint Assignment Sign-up (Due 7/20, 7/22) Competency Assessment – Designing Lesson Plans (Requirements) Sign-up for Competency Assessment Lesson Plan Presentation (Due 7/27, 7/29) Competency Assessment – Designing Science Fair Projects (Requirements) Inquiry Activity #1: Causes of Friction Science Fair Project Ideas (have one for next week) Inquiry Activity #2: Gravity vs Speed of Satellite Sciencesaurus Handbook – Sections 1, 2, & 3 (Questions to Answer in Reading Questions) Teaching science Text – Ch. 3, 4, & 5 (Answer Reading Questions, Due 7/08)
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3
9/13 |
Sign-up for Competency Assessment Science Project Presentation (Due 8/03, 8/05) Sciencesaurus Handbook – Sections 4, 5, & 6 (Questions to Answer in Reading Questions) Teaching science Text – Ch. 6, 7 & 8 (Answer Reading Questions, Due 7/08 )Inquiry Activity #3: Radioactive Decay Simulation Inquiry Activity #4: Kepler's 3rd Law
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4
9/20 |
Teaching science Text – Preface, Ch. 1 through 8 (Reading Questions, Due) Sciencesaurus Handbook – Sections 7 & 8 (Questions to Answer in Reading Questions) Inquiry Activity #5: What to do for π DayInquiry Activity #6: Solar System Scale Model Teaching science Text – Ch. 9, 10, & 11 (Answer Reading Questions, Due 8/03)
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5 9/27 |
Teaching science Text – Preface, Ch. 1 through 8 (Reading Questions, Due) Mid-term Exam Review Teaching science Text – Ch. 12, 13, & 14 (Answer Reading Questions, Due 8/03)
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6 10/04 |
Mid-term Exam and 3-ring binder check |
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7 10/11 |
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10/18 |
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9 10/25 |
PowerPoint Presentations Due (15 minutes, 12 slides) |
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10 11/01 |
PowerPoint Presentations Due (15 minutes, 12 slides) |
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11 11/08 |
Teaching science
Text
– Ch. 9 through 14 (Reading
Questions, Due)
Lesson Plan Presentations Due (15 minutes with 5-E Model)
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12 11/15 |
Lesson Plan Presentations Due (15 minutes with 5-E Model) Final Exam and 3-ring binder check
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13 11/22 |
Science Fair Project Presentations Due (15 minutes with board) Final Exam and 3-ring binder check
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14 11/29 |
Science Fair Project Presentations Due (15 minutes with board) Final Exam and 3-ring binder check
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15 12/06 |
Final Exam and 3-ring binder check
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Full participation in classroom activities/reading assignments/discussions,
one (1) science philosophy paper, (All) chapter reading questions answered
for the Settlage text and Sciencesaurus, one (1) PowerPoint presentation,
one (1) Competency Assessment (CA) science project and presentation,
one (1) Competency Assessment (CA) lesson plan and presentation,
several weekly in-class assignments, and Mid-term/Final Exams.
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS FOR SCE 4350
1. Science Teaching Philosophy Assignment: This two-page maximum,
double-spaced, font-size 12 paper requires you to describe what kind of
science teacher you aspire to be. Are a Traditionalist or a Progressive?
(Or maybe something in-between?) Think of it this way, if someone asks
you about your philosophy during a job interview, how would you respond?
Links to: John Dewey's Philosophy Traditional vs. Progressive
2. Settlage Text Reading Questions: Your must provide the answers to
the assigned reading questions from the Foreward and each chapter of the
Settlage text, Teaching science to every child: Using culture as a starting
point.
View Settlage Foreward and Chaps. 1-2-3 Reading Questions.
View Settlage Chaps. 4&5 Reading Questions.
View Settlage Chaps. 6-7-8 Reading Questions.
View Settlage Chaps. 9-10-11 Reading Questions.
View Settlage Chaps. 12-13-14 Reading Questions.
3. PowerPoint Presentation: This 12-slide minimum PowerPoint covers
benchmarks that improve student proficiency on the Florida Subject Area
Test in Elementary Education. You will select your benchmark from a list
that will be viewed in class, or you can see the list by clicking below.
Elementary K-6. Middle Grades 5-9. View Sample PowerPoint.
View the Presentation Topics and Dates.
4. NCATE Competency Assessment (CA): Science Fair Project.
Students must design and conduct a science experiment. Present your
project to the class with results displayed on a science fair board. Write
a 1-page Abstract and post on LiveText. More guidelines will be
provided in class.
View handbook. View Lab Safety Guidelines.
View the Science Project Topics and Dates. View the Scoring Rubric.
View the Abstract Form. View a Sample Abstract.
5. Competency Assessment (CA): Science Concept Lesson Plan.
Students will demonstrate understanding of science content based on the
planning of activities and assessment of learning outcomes via a lesson
plan format. You need to make sure that your lesson plan is inquiry-based
and developmentally appropriate to the various needs of the students,
including ESOL strategies and accommodation for students with disabilities.
A detailed format of a lesson plan will be given to you as a guide. Then,
the lesson will be presented to the class along with a student activity.
This presentation must last a minimum of 15 minutes and emphasize the
5-E Model. A scoring guide for the presentation will be discussed in class.
Objectives must relate to the standards. You must post your Lesson Plan
on LiveText.
View Sunshine State Standards. View FCAT Science Specifications.
View Summary of Goal 3 Standards. View Detailed Goal 3 Standards.
View a Sample Lesson Plan. View Lesson Plan Scoring Rubric.
View the Lesson Plan Topics and Dates.
6. Weekly In-class Assignments: Several inquiry activities will be done in
class. Also, handouts will be given to you to complete in class dealing with
the content in the Sciencesaurus Handbook and the Settlage text.
View Settlage text slides: Chapter_1 Chapter_2&3 Chapter 4
Chapter 5 Chapter_6 Chapter_7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9
7. Mid-term and Final Exams: The exams consist of some open-ended
questions and critical-thinking essay questions. Please avoid “cramming”,
but rather, maintain your work on a daily basis.
View Intro. Slides from Day #1. View Slides on Scientific Inquiry.
View FCAT Science Exam. Check Answers for FCAT Science Exam.
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES:
Modeling, Guided practice, Research, Simulations, Lecture, Discussion,
Technology (Websites, portals, DVD’s, videos, PowerPoint for
presentations), Cooperative Learning for student presentations
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES: (Based on Total Points)
Assignment Pts. Assignment Pts.
| Science Teaching Philosophy |
15 |
Lesson Plan |
15 |
| Reading Questions |
35 |
Lesson Plan Presentation |
25 |
| Science Fair Project and Presentation |
30 |
Weekly In-Class Assignments, Class Participation, and Attendance |
30 |
| PowerPoint Presentation |
20 |
Mid-term and Final Exam |
30 |
Total Points = 200
GRADING SCALE PERCENTAGES
94 – 100 = A 77 – 79 = C+
90 – 93 = A- 74 – 76 = C
87 – 89 = B+ 70 – 73 = C-
84 – 86 = B 69 – 65 = D
80 – 83 = B- 64 & below = F
ATTENDANCE
1. According to Florida Atlantic University policy, “Students are expected to
attend all of their scheduled university classes and to satisfy all academic
objectives as outlined by the instructor.” Reasonable accommodations are
made for religious observances.
2. Attendance includes meaningful, active involvement in all class sessions,
class discussions, and class activities as well as displaying professional,
ethical, conduct in class. Professional conduct includes being respectful,
being on time and staying until class ends.
3. If you anticipate being absent, you should notify me well in advance. If
this is not possible, notify me before the next scheduled class meeting. If
you have a university-approved absence, including your participation in a
religious observation, or if you are sick, you will have the opportunity to
make-up the work missed within a reasonable period of time.
4. Please remember it is your responsibility to arrange for make-up. I will
assist you, but you must make the first contact within the appropriate time.
This same rule also applies to missed assignments. If you are absent during
a lecture day, it is your responsibility to obtain the notes from one of your
classmates.
5. A class roll sheet will be circulated during each class period. Students
leaving early will be annotated. Perfect attendance will result in a shorter
final exam.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS
3-ring binder, pens and pencils, scientific calculator,
Teaching science (Text), Sciencesaurus (Handbook)
NEED FOR ASSISTANCE
If you need academic assistance for a disability, you should register with
the Office for Students with Disabilities
CELL PHONES
Please turn all cell phones to a non-sound mode while class is in session.
Please do not use earbuds/Bluetooth clips. Additionally, there will be no
texting while in class, if you must communicate with those outside of class
please take yourself out of the room.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As a student at FAU, you are expected to uphold the Honor Code of the
University at all times. Please refer to the University Catalog for a full
description of the Honor Code, especially as it pertains to academic
irregularities and students' academic grievances. The most important
thing to remember is that cheating of any kind will have very severe
repercussions and will not be tolerated. This includes cheating on tests
and quizzes, plagiarism, or having others complete your work for you.
Here are some helpful hints to ensure that you maintain academic integrity
at all times especially with regards to plagiarism.
1. You can not use the ideas or words of another and present them as your
own. You can, however, use ideas from others in a paper or speech,
provided that you properly acknowledge the source of your material.
2. If you paraphrase information from a website and include it in work that
you submit, you must properly acknowledge the website and author. All FAU
instructors have access to a software program that automatically detects
work that is plagiarized from the internet.
3. Stealing (pinching) information from the internet is a serious violation of
the University Honor Code. Many students are accused of plagiarism because
they are not aware of the appropriate procedures for acknowledging sources.
If you are unsure how to site your sources, or if you don't understand
plagiarism, consult your professor.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
1. Educational Research
FAU Library System http://www.fau.edu/library/
Science Education Journals http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/journals
http://homepages.wmich.edu/~rudged/journals.html
Computer: APA Style websites http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocAPA.html
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/cws/wwrorkshop/bibliography/apa/apamenu.htm
Florida Sunshine State Standards http://www.floridastandards.org/Standards/FLStandardSearch.aspx
Useful websites for teachers
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/sci-units/matter.htm
http://www.education-world.com
http://www.k-6educators.about.com
http://www.lessonplanspage.com
http://www.EffectiveTeaching.com
Item Banks for making diagnostic and practice tests
NAEP Questions Tool www.nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/ITMRLS
TIMSS Released Items http://nces.ed.gov/timss/educators.asp
Website of another methods text
2. Science Organizations
National Academy of Science http://www.nas.edu/
American Association for the Advancement of Science
http://www.aaas.org/ http://www.project2061.org
National Science Foundation http://www.nsf.gov/
National Science Teacher Association http://www.nsta.org
National Aeronautics and Space Administration http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html
Science Careers http://recruit.sciencemag.org/
National Science Teachers Association www.nsta.org
Florida Association of Science Teachers http://www.fastscience.org/
Science News Online http://sciencenews.org
Science Resource Center http://www.si.edu/nsrc
How People Learn http://nap.edu
3. Dr. Persin’s Research Interests
Analysis of Teacher-Authored Websites in Honors and AP Physics (Doctoral Dissertation)
Web-Assisted Instruction (WAI) and Block Scheduling
http://www.lnk2lrn.com/wai_block_resh.pdf
Asteroid Mining http://chview.nova.org/station/ast-mine.htm
Programming in Java http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/
The Chemistry of the Ozone Layer http://www.oar.noaa.gov/climate/t_ozonelayer.html
Living on Mars http://www.astrobio.net/index.php?option=com_debate&task=detail&id=1026
Cloud Computing http://communication.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing.htm
4. Dr. Persin’s Professional Memberships
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) http://www.aapt.org/
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) http://www.ieee.org/portal/site
Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) http://www.acm.org/