Course promotes mastery of life and earth science concepts necessary to teach PK-3 science. Through inquiry and group discussions students develop reasoning and thinking skills critical to science while also developing mastery of science content. Fulfills Foundation - Life Sciences with a lab. Prerequisite: MTH 126 (may be taken concurrently).
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online
Integration of Earth and life science concepts for preservice teachers. Includes Earth and space systems, major concepts in biology, scientific investigations, and engineering design. This course integrates content with cross-cutting concepts and science and engineering practices. Content reflects national and Michigan science standards. Intended for PCKET majors only. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: SCI 225 and SCI 226.
Hours, credits, topics, and time to be arranged with individual faculty members with approval of the department.