What this course is all about?
This course is designed to help science teachers examine and develop a repertoire of strategies for teaching science that will support the Next Generation Science Standards. Through the exercises in this course, teachers will unpack the National Science Standards, build a working definition of inquiry-based science, become familiar with the 5 E’s method of planning and teaching science, explore options for integrating Math, ELA, Music, and other disciplines into science instruction, and read about the probable future of science education.
Time Requirements for the 30-Hour Course:
This 30-hour course uses a combination of both time requirements to maximize participation and allow time for completion of ongoing assignments and assessments. The minimum time for participant completion of this 30-hour course includes both enrollment time and the system logged-in activity time. Enrollment time consists of working 30-hours on this course over a minimum of three calendar days (4320 minutes = 72 hours = 3 calendar days) from the moment you start the course Pre-Test. Activity time includes 300 minutes logged into the system. Completion certificates are restricted until BOTH time requirements are completed.
- Approved for 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) = 30 hours (30 clock hours)
- Approved by the Nevada Department of Education (NVDOE) as 2.0 CEUs for Nevada Educators
Prior Approval
It is suggested that you use the syllabus linked below and this standard Prior Approval Form to seek approval from your individual licensing agency before registering for this course.