ISCI 2001 Integrated Science - Life and Earth Science

This course is intended for students planning a career in elementary education. The course will focus on giving students a conceptual understanding of important concepts of Life and Earth science and the application of pedagogical knowledge grounded in research-based techniques necessary to teach these concepts in order to meet the diverse needs of learners across P-5 grade environments. Topics will include the characteristics of life, biodiversity, heredity, energy flow, interdependence of life, cellular structure and function, earth systems, astronomy, and the biosphere. Use of technology is required. This course is aligned with state and national standards. 

Credits

3 credits

Lecture Hours

3 hours

Lab Hours

1 hour

Prerequisite

Completion of at least one Area D Lab Science Elective