Class |
Date |
Topic of Focus |
Assignments Due |
Readings Due |
1 |
1/7 |
Introduction
Nature of Science & Literacy |
Discussion 1
|
Syllabus; Pecore (2013) Ch 1,2,3
Hanuscin (2001); Schwartz (2007) |
2 |
1/14 |
Scientific Skills |
Quick Write 1 |
Pecore2013 Ch 13;
Finson2010 |
3 |
1/22 |
Inquiry |
Activity 1 |
Pecore (2013) Ch 4, Harris (2008); Banchi (2008) |
5 |
2/4 |
Assessment & Questioning |
Discussion 2
|
Pecore (2013) Ch 6 ; Hodges (2005); Furtak (2005; Newton (2002) |
4 |
1/28 |
Learning Plan |
Quiz 1
|
Pecore2013 Ch5; Wiggins2001; Zemelman (1998, Ch 5) |
6 |
2/11 |
Life Science |
Quick Write 2 |
Pecore (2013) Ch7 8;
Lowery (2002 45-51) |
7 |
2/19 |
Earth Space Science |
Activity 2
|
Pecore (2013) Ch9 10;
Lowery (2002 45-51) |
8 |
2/25 |
Physical Science |
Converted Inquiry Lesson |
Pecore (2013) Ch11;
Lowery (2002 45-51) |
9 |
3/4 |
Cross Cutting Ideas |
Quiz 2
|
Michaels (2007) Ch4
|
10 |
3/18 |
Unit Planning |
SETUP Overview
|
Shepardson (2000); Olson (2008)
|
11 |
3/25 |
Diverse Learners |
Discussion 3
|
Pecore (2013) Ch14;
Hogan (2001) |
12 |
4/1 |
Safe Classroom |
Quick Write 3 |
Pecore (2013) Ch15; Wolfgang (2009); Poon (2009); Davis |
13 |
4/8 |
Citizen Science |
Guided Inquiry Lesson
|
Pecore (2013) Ch16
|
14 |
4/15 |
Resources and Technology |
Citizen Science Center
|
Pecore (2013) Ch12
|
| 15 |
4/22 |
Professional Development |
Activity 3 |
Pecore (2013) Ch17, 18
|
|
4/29 |
Final |
Final SETUP |
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