ED 621 - Teaching for Understanding Science Concepts

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This course provides an in-depth integrated review of the concepts and concept schemes of life, physical, and earth and space sciences presented in the 4th-8th grade environment. Class activities will focus on the correlation of science concepts to the Georgia Performance Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. The course is designed around the 3 D Learning Model of incorporating Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts in discovering ways to teach NGSS/Georgia’s New Science Standards in the MG classroom.