Course Contents
week 1
Introduction to course project/s, intended topics to be covered, and assessment
criteria
Connections of Science III with earlier courses
Science in daily life
week 2
Social constructivism and its implication for teaching science
Cell components and cell division
Basis of heredity (chromosomes, DNA, and genes in plant and animal cells)
Human traits (acquired and inherited)
week 3
Introduction to biotechnology
General applications of biotechnology (agriculture, environment, health, food
production and preservation)
Ethical issues involved in biotechnology
week 4
Physical quantities (length, volume, mass, time)
Système Internationale (SI) units (metre, litre, kilogram, second)
Instruments for measurement (metre rule, measuring cylinder, flasks, pipettes)
Accuracy and precision in measurements
Laboratory work: Planning, precautions, and safety measures
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
By the completion of the course, Student Teachers will be able to:
discuss the concepts related to life science, physical science, and Earth and
space science
apply these understandings to interpret, integrate, and extend their knowledge
discuss important features differentiating the traditional science classroom and
the interactive science classroom.
Science, technology, society, and education (STSE)
By the completion of the course, Student Teachers will be able to:
describe and discuss the nature of science and technology
explain the relationships between science and technology and between the
social and environmental contexts of science and technology
develop and use the related skills and conceptual knowledge necessary
for making connections between scientific, technological, social, and
environmental issues
apply the aspects of environmental education in their personal and social lives.
Skills
By the completion of the course, Student Teachers will be able to:
exhibit the skills required for scientific and technological inquiry
use these skills for solving problems as well as communicating scientific ideas
and results
work collaboratively
make informed decisions in their personal and social lives
use a variety of teaching skills while planning and conducting science lessons.
Attitudes
By the completion of the course, Student Teachers will be able to:
use their understanding to support the responsible acquisition and application
of scientific and technological knowledge to the mutual benefit of self, society,
and the environment
develop an interest in and motivation toward science education and related
careers.
15 COURSE GUIDE: Science III (Teaching Science Pedagogy Option)
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Book Title : Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools: Developing Fundamental Knowledge and Skills
Author : Eugene L. Chiappetta
Edition : 7th edition
Publisher : pearson
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