Assignment Descriptions
Kids (and
adults!) often think of scientists as smart old white men
who are crazy and alone. The course assignments challenge
you to examine and enrich your ideas. Click on the
highlighted text below to learn more.
Science Autobiography asks you to analyze and reflect on your own
science experiences to get ready to teach.
Journal Responses
and Graded Discussions throughout the semester are designed to
help you evaluate teaching strategies that fit your
philosophy of science teaching.
Puzzlers are meant
to extend your science understanding and be fun.
Science Talk
invites you to interview children and discover how they
think about science and their school science experiences.
Learning Cycle Mini-Unit challenges you to create a teaching unit
which incorporates effective "backwards"
teaching strategies.
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