ELE 3290.005Science in the Elementary SchoolFall 20061300-1440 MWBUZZ 2430Marijon Stites217-346-2605Theme: Educators as Creators of Effective Educational EnvironmentsCourse Description: Science in the Elementary School. Exploration of the nature, processes, and products of science and their relationships to society, the world, and the school curriculum. Field-based experiences will be in Elementary Education 4000.Prerequisites: ELE 3000 and six semester hours in science. Concurrent enrollment with ELE 3340, ELE 4880, and ELE 4000 is recommended.Purpose of ELE 3290: To involve students in the process of learning about the nature of science; its content and the methods used to teach the content. Using theories of how children learn as a basis for instruction, the students develop their skills at teaching science processes through discovery, guided discovery, and inquiry lessons. Students will understand the importance of assessment and evaluation, and will develop various means of assessment.Outcomes for all ELE Classes:1. Develop a desire of lifelong learning in students and personally display one’s own desire for lifelong learning, including self evaluation skills.2. Demonstrate effective communication skills.3. Design instruction to develop and utilize the cognitive processes by which pupils learn.4. Manage the classroom to optimize academically engaged time.5. Perform successfully within the social and political contexts of schools and community.6. Demonstrate a knowledge of facts, and an understanding of fundamental principles, ideas, and relationships among various knowledge domains.7. Demonstrate knowledge of past and present developments, issues, research, and social influences in the field of education.Outcomes specific to ELE 3290:1. A positive attitude toward providing meaningful experiences in science for your students.2. An understanding of the nature of science, the learner, and the learning environment.3. A working knowledge of appropriate science learning and hands-on experiences for children.4. The ability to effectively utilize various types of materials, resources, and media to engage children in meaningful science experiences.5. Knowledge of assessment and evaluation procedures for science.6. The ability to plan, implement, and assess science instruction for elementary students.7. The students will become familiar with the Illinois Learning Standards for Science and the National Science Education Standards.Course Texts:Martin, R., Sexton, S., Wagner, K., & Gerlovich, J. (2005). Teaching Science for all Children (4th ed.). Boston: Ally and Bacon.Carin, A., Bass, J. & Contant, T. (2005) Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry (6th ed.). New Jersey: PearsonGrading Scale: 100-92%=A 91-84%=B 83-74%=C 73-64%=D 63% and below=FCourse Assignments and Expectations: ***All materials must be typed. No make up tests will be given. No late work will be accepted.***1. Attendance and Active Participation (3 pts/class). Regular attendance is expected; you will notbe permitted to make up missed science labs. If an emergency arises, call me immediately and leave a message.Bring your text book and lab manual along with note paper to class each day.2. Science Laboratory Notebook (100 pts). This notebook will contain all lab sheets for all scienceactivities.3. Laboratory Exercise presentations 4-E Lesson plan (100 pts).4. Websites (100 pts). Search the Web and locate 10 good websites that can be used in elementary science teaching. List 5 websites that will enhance your teaching of elementary science and explain how you will use the websites. Also, list 5 websites that can be used with elementary science students and explain how you will involve the students. Follow the format given.5. 4-E Lessons (100 pts). Students will work in groups to present 4-E Lessons. 6. Learning Cycle Science Lesson (100 pts). You will present a science lesson using best practices for teaching elementary science. You will be responsible for providing copies of your lesson plan for your instructor and your classmates.7. Chapter tests (100 pts each).8. Midterm (100 pts).9. Final Exam (100 pts).**All information discussed in class as well as information from assigned text readings will be included on the tests.** Requirements for each assignment and the rubric will be given as the assignment due dates are announced.**If you have a documented disability under the ADA, contact the Office of Disability Services at
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