Educational Studies 203 - Teaching Children Science

This course is designed for science students with interests in teaching and learning with children. It will focus on research, theory and practice pertinent to science education, linking scientific information gained in college classes to children's learning of scientific phenomena. Weekly class meetings (from 1-3 hours) will include laboratory and off-site field investigations. Each student will also become a Science Buddy at a local elementary school, assisting children with hands-on science experiences for approximately 1 hour each week.