ED 646 - K-5, Life, Earth and Space Science Content

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A comprehensive examination of the basic physical, earth and space, and life science principles and concepts taught in the P-5 school curricula. Emphasis of this course is the establishment of manful content in science curriculum. The Georgia Performance Standards will be studied and applied for that purpose. This course recognizes the necessity of the early childhood to possess knowledge of the basic factual and conceptual content that is to be taught in the science areas emphasized within a given curriculum. As both the world of science (and the encompassing wealth of information) and the demands for classroom ‘achievement’ are in continual change, it is impossible to address all science concepts, in detail, in one semester. The course will gear toward a rapid and intensive overview of important concepts.