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EDU 367, 567

Teaching Science K-8


Fall 2015
Course Information
Time and Day 3:30-6:20 PM; Wednesdays
Friday, Nov. 6 5:30-7:30 Family Science Night
Location

Marine Science and Education Center


Classroom and Lab

Instructor

Andrea Johnson

Office Hours

6:25-7:25 PM or by appointment

Contact
Information

ajohnson37@une.edu
aljohnson10@gmail.com
ajohnson@bonnyeagle.org
cell: 507-250-0258

Course Description
This course covers teaching science in kindergarten through eighth grade. The Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS) and the Maine Learning Standards are highlighted in embracing
science practices (inquiry) that incorporate cross-cutting concepts (content) and patterns
(themes). Knowing science content and applying science pedagogy are equally emphasized.
Additionally, an examination is made of how to integrate science with other subjects particularly
mathematics and literacy. Finally, modeling is utilized as you become certified in several national
science curricula and in turn teach sample lessons to the class. Laboratory times are required.
Field study required.

Required Textbooks

Reading materials will be assigned through http://unescimethods.weebly.com


Relevant websites that should be bookmarked
o http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards
o http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/scitech/natlstandards.html

Department of Education Mission Statement


To develop-through research, service, and innovative teaching-reflective teachers and school
leaders who are competent and caring lifelong learners.

Guiding Principles of the Conceptual Framework of the Department of Education

Rigorous mind (RM)


Compassionate heart (CH)
Competent demonstration (CD)
Reflective stance (RS)

Diversity Commitment
The UNE Education department values diversity. All of our courses address and respect working
with diverse students in both tangible and intangible ways depending on the course.

Course Objectives
Objective
Students will be able to

INTASC
(more info in
appendix)

UNE
Conceptual
Framework

Assessments

Describe and apply important


Standard 1
principles related to delivering an Standard 3
exemplary K-8 science program.

RM

Science in My Classroom

Research and synthesize content


to support accuracy in teaching
science.

Standard 4

RM
CD

Science Misconceptions Essay

Identify resources that can be


utilized to effectively develop
science curriculum.

Standard 7

RM
CD

Science Digital Resource Inventory

Design and implement parts of


curriculum that reflect:
Performance-based objectives
linked to the NGSS and MLR
Effective science practices
teaching strategies
Differentiated instruction
Appropriate use of science
equipment and/or instructional
technology
Congruent assessments that are
varied and linked to
performance objectives

Standard 1
Standard 3
Standard 4
Standard 6
Standard 7
Standard 8

RM
CD
CH

Science Night Lesson Plan

Reflect on lessons so that


teaching effectiveness will
improve.

Standard 9

RS

Science Night Reflection

Show professionalism by
demonstrating a willingness to
participate constructively in all
aspects of the course including
the labs and the field experience.

Standard 10

CH

Science Autobiogrpahy

NGSS Unpacked!
Interdisciplinary Formative
Assessments

Family Science Night Demonstrations


Active Participation

Course Policies
A"endance Policy

Attend all class meetings. Students are responsible for all material assigned or covered in
class as well as class announcements. Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of the
class period. If you are not present when I mark attendance you will be counted as late.
Illness, death in the family, and participation in authorized university-related trips will
constitute excused absences, however, I must be notified before class of the absence and
a written excuse must be presented to the instructor when the student returns to class.
Absences for other reasons are not excused and will result in the deduction of points from
active participation. Students cannot be excused from class for the purpose of
appointments with doctors or advisors. Missing more than 3 classes will result in an
automatic F in the class.
Two late arrivals will be counted as an unexcused absence and active participation points
will be deducted accordingly.

Cell phone policy

No texting, or unofficial computer use during class (including phone use). This is
unprofessional behavior. Please keep phones off during class time unless cleared with the
professor before class begins.

Assignment and Grading Expecta9ons

All assignments are expected to be completed by the due date.


Late assignments will not be accepted under exceptional conditions which have been
cleared with the instructor at least 2 days before the assignment is due.
Under some circumstances a student may be able to redo an assignment given the
instructors discretion. If this is the case the student will have a professional conversation
regarding the assignments. Students will not be able to receive full points if an
assignment is redone. A redone assignment must be finished within one week of the
initial grade.
Teachers strive for their students to do their best and as future teachers, you will be asked
to share your best work. Each assignment will have a rubric that establishes what
exemplary performance would look like for each task. These rubrics will be handed out
in class and a digital copy will be on the class website. Most assignments will have a
hard copy that is submitted (this means that you will have to print it off before you come
to class).

Brief Assignment Descriptions

Science Autobiography: Students will be exploring their past science experiences through
a reflective writing assignment.
Science Misconceptions Essay: Students will be researching a selected science
misconception that their future students may have. They will be discussing the reasoning

behind the misconception, the correct science, and methods for helping students adjust
their understanding.
NGSS Unpacked: Before creating any lesson, students must first be able to identify the
standards their units are addressing. Students will be selecting one middle school and
one elementary Next Generation Science Standard. They will unpack the standard and
create a rubric that can be used for future assessments.
Science Night: This is the required field experience for all students. Students will be
creating engaging demonstrations for students of Hall Elementary in Portland, ME. Each
student will be required to write up a lesson plan, present lesson at Science Night, and
write a reflection regarding both the lesson and the event.
Interdisciplinary Science Formative Assessment: Students will be combining their
knowledge of literacy and mathematics to create an interdisciplinary formative
assessment.
Science Digital Resource Inventory: Everyone needs a go-to place to remember useful
websites and texts. Throughout the semester, students will be archiving and discovering
sites that they can reference for their own classrooms.
Science in My Classroom: Students will reflect upon the course and think about ways that
they will incorporate science in their own classrooms. Students will be required to create
a brief presentation of their plans.
Active Participation: Each week students will evaluate their participation in class.
Assignment
Active Participation

Point Value
2/class

Science Autobiography

10

Science Misconceptions Essay

10

NGSS Unpacked- Elementary

NGSS Unpacked- Middle

Interdisciplinary Science Formative


Assessment

10

Science Night Lesson Plan

10

Science Night Demonstration

2-Peer Demo
8-Actual Science
Night

Science Night Reflection

Science Digital Resource Inventory

Science in My Classroom

10-Written Portion
5-Presentation

Letter Grade

Point Value

93-100

A-

90-92

B+

87-89

83-86

B-

80-82

C+

77-79

73-76

C-

70-72

Below C-

71 and below

College/University Policies
Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and dealt with according to UNE policy. Academic
dishonesty will result in a zero on the associated assignment and can include up to expulsion
from school. As specified per UNE policies, academic dishonesty is:
A. Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information
including but not limited to
1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations;
2) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the faculty in writing
papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments, including
but not limited to calculators, handheld computers, smart phones, or any other electronic
devices; or
3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic materials belonging to a
member of the University faculty or staff.
B. Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers, reports, or examinations,
either oral or written.
C. Actions that destroy or alter the work of another student.

D. Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course
without permission of each instructor.
E. Plagiarism: the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other
persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own including but not limited to:
1) the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of
another person without full and clear acknowledgment; or
2) the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person, company, online
purveyor, or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or any other academic
materials.
The College of Arts and Sciences policy on reviewing alleged acts of academic dishonesty can
be found at: http://www.une.edu/cas-1

Midterm Academic Progress Reports


The University of New England is committed to the academic success of its students. At the
midterm of each semester, instructors will report the performance of each student as
SATISFACTORY (S) or UNSATISFACTORY (U). Instructors will announce when these
midterm academic progress reports will be available for viewing via Uonline. This early alert
system gives all students important information about progress in their courses. Students who
receive an UNSATISFACTORY midterm report should take immediate action by speaking with
their instructor to discuss suggestions for improvement such as utilizing the services of academic
advising, the Student Academic Success Center, Counseling Services, and Residential Education.
SASC Syllabi Statement
The Student Academic Success Center offers a range of free services to support your
academic achievement, including tutoring, writing support, test-prep and studying strategies,
learning style consultations, and many online resources. To make an http://une.tutortrac.com.
To access our online resources, including links, guides, and video tutorials, visit https://
sites.google.com/a/une.edu/student-academic-success-center.
Access Statement
The University of New England will make reasonable accommodations for students with
documented disabilities. Any student eligible for and needing academic adjustments or
accommodations because of a disability is requested to speak with the professor at the beginning
of the semester. Registration with Disability Services, located in Stella Maris 128 (ext. 2815) on
the Biddeford Campus and the Lower Level of Ginn Hall (ext. 4418) on the Portland Campus, is
required before accommodation requests can be granted.

Students with Disabilities


http://www.une.edu/studentlife/disability-services
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a documented disability, speak
with the professor prior to or during the first week of class.
All disability-related inquires on the Biddeford Campus may be addressed to Cynthia Curry,
M.S. Ed., Coordinator of Disability Services, Stella Maris 128, Phone: (207) 602-2815, E-mail:
ccurry2@une.edu
All disability-related inquiries on the Portland Campus may be addressed to Susan M. McDevitt,
M.A., Director of Disability Services, Ginn Hall, Lower Level, Phone: (207) 221-4418, E-mail:
smcdevitt@une.edu

Course Schedule at a Glance


Topic
*(Handouts issued)

Week

Date

8/26

What is Science?

9/1

How students learn?


Handout #1

9/9
-BBQ-

Addressing student
misconceptions
Handout #2

9/16

Exploring Standards
Handout #3

9/23

Exploring Standards

9/30

Science and Literacy


Handout #4

10/7

Science and Mathematics


Handout #5

10/14

Place-Based Education
Reading
Handout #6

10/21

Science Stations; Lab set-up;


Lab Safety
Handout #7

10

10/28

Effective Science Demos

11

11/4

Family Science Night Practice

11/6
(Friday)
12

13

Due Dates for Assignments

Science Autobigoraphy

Misconceptions Essay

NGSS Unpacked- Middle


School and Elementary

Interdisciplinary Science
Formative Assessment

Science Night Lesson Plan

Family Science Night:Hall Elementary, Portland 5:30-7:45

11/18

Prepping for Certification

11/25

Thanksgiving Holiday No Class

12/2

Science in Your Classroom


(Student Presentations)

Science Night Reflection

Science in My Classroom

*Each week you will be provided with a handout (including readings and instructions for
activities prior to class). You will need to review before the class it is assigned for.

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