<p>PED 365 Science for the Child 3 semester credit hours Early Fall 2009 Instructor: Rebecca Waters Office: (513) 244-8109 [email protected] Home: (513) 860-3262</p><p>Course Description and Rationale Through this course, future teachers will gain an understanding of ways in which a science-rich learning environment will support learning across the curriculum. Science is a vehicle for learning through discovery and inquiry. Basic science concepts including observing, collecting and recording data, organizing data, and reflecting on observations are important skills for the young child. Teachers need to learn how to plan and assess learning systematically and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of the learners. This course focuses on Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) in teaching science to young learners as well as the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science. Participants engage in five hours of field experience. Participants must be admitted to the Early Childhood Education licensure program or permission of instructor obtained.</p><p>Course Goals and Objectives Upon completion of this course, teacher candidates will be able to  Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, inquiry based science program of study for an early childhood classroom  Demonstrate at least three ways science concepts and activities can be used as a vehicle for teaching reading and math skills  Develop an assessment system appropriate for young children engaged in scientific inquiry such as open ended questions and science journaling  Use technology to locate science information and plan science curriculum</p><p>Texts Sherman, S. (2000). Science and Science Teaching. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.</p><p>Ohio Academic Content Standards: K-12 Science (2003) Columbus, OH: The Ohio Department of Education</p><p>Science for the Child Lab Workbook </p><p>Course Requirements and Assessments Student learning is best understood when a variety of instructional tools and multiple assessments are used. To demonstrate this concept, we will be using study guides, a science lab journal, a technology project, and a field experience.</p><p>STUDY GUIDES- As you read through the assigned chapters you will be completing a series of study guides. These may be found in your Lab Workbook. Each study guide is worth 10 points. Students tell me it is best if you can read the chapters before the class begins and review them to address the study guide questions during the week. SCIENCE LAB JOURNAL- During the week, you will engage in ten lab experiences. For each experience, you will complete the lab form and write a reflective paper on the process. Each lab report is worth 10 points.</p><p>TECHNOLOGY PROJECT- You will develop a technologically based lesson on Ohio plants and or animals. You will be expected to prepare and present a power point, CD or other interactive technology piece for this project. Details of this project will be discussed in class. This project will require that you  study the topic,  develop a plan to teach the content and concepts identified,  develop an assessment system to be used with the project and  evaluate related materials. The project will be presented to your classmates on Friday October 23 at 1:00 in the Rine 1 Classroom. This project is worth 50 points. </p><p>FIELD EXPERIENCE- You are required to participate in five (5) hours of classroom field experience for this course. You will need your cooperating teacher to sign your practicum participation sheet. Twice during the semester you will be asked to complete a self-assessment, reflection, science concepts checklist on your field experience. The field experience forms are available in your Lab Workbook. This activity is worth 30 points.</p><p>Course Outline Date Topic Assignments Monday Science in the Classroom Sherman, Chapter 1 and 2 Lab 1, Lab 2 Study Guide A and B due Tuesday Inquiry & Discovery Sherman, Chapter 3 Lab 3, Lab 4 Study Guide C due Lab reports 1 & 2 due Wednesday Planning for Student Sherman, Chapter 4 Learning Study Guide D due; Lab reports 3 & Lab 5. Lab 6 4 due Thursday Instructional Practice Chapter 5 Study Lab 7, Lab 8 Guide E due; Lab reports 5 & 6 due Friday Assessing Student Learning Chapter 6 Lab 9, Lab 10 Study Guide F due; Lab reports 7 & 8 due Friday 10/ 23 Technology Project Technology Projects due with Lesson 1:00pm- Rine 1 Presentations Plans Friday October Science Notebooks Due: Notebooks must include all assigned study 31 guides, all completed labs, documentation of classroom observation hours, completed observation report EVALUATION Study Guides 120 points Lab Journal 120 points Technology Project 50 points Field Experience 30 points Total 320 points</p><p>Note: The above information is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain an updated assignment sheet and class expectations. If you are absent, you need to obtain updated information from a classmate or make an appointment with the instructor.</p><p>CCU’s Mission Statement The mission of Cincinnati Christian University is to teach men and women to live by biblical principles and to equip and empower them with character, skills, insight, and vision to lead the church and to impact society for Christ.</p><p>Note: Students who require academic accommodations due to any documented physical, psychological or learning disability should request assistance from the Academic Support Director within the first two weeks of class. The Academic Support office is located in the lower level of the Worship and Ministry Building (room 153). You may also contact the office by phone (244-8420). . </p>