EED 356 - Elementary Science, Health and P.E. Methods

3 Credits
FALL

This course explores the methods, materials and techniques of teaching science, health and physical education in the K-6 classroom with a focus on instructional strategies for teaching science as a means for achieving scientific literacy, as well as surveying health and physical education content, theories and practices for developing and assessing health and physical education curriculum that promotes healthy lifestyles. NASPE and NESE standards will be explored including History and Nature of Science, Science as Inquiry, Science and Technology, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives. Coursework is connected to the practicum experience (EED 360P) as students develop projects, lessons, and assessments for use in their required field experience in an approved site.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department.

Corequisite: EDU 312, EED 342, EED 346 and EED 360P