COURSE OUTLINE IN TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES

(Physics, Earth and Space Science)

COURSE TITLE : Teaching Science in Elementary Grades

COURSE CODE : TSEGPESS

NUMBER OF UNITS : 3 UNITS

CONTACT HOURS : 3 HOURS

PREREQUISITE : TSEGBIOCHEM

COURSE REQUIREMENTS : Quizzes, assignments, recitation,

group report, project, major examinations,
teaching demo

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

This course includes understanding of spiraling basic science concepts and application
of science inquiry in Physics and Earth and Space, strategies in teaching elementary
science, development of instructional materials and assessment. Content topics in
Physics include Force and Motion, and Energy while Earth and Space Science include
Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the content and pedagogy in teaching

Science in the elementary grades
2. Display content knowledge in Physics and Earth and Space Science.
3. Design teaching strategies in teaching Science in the elementary grades
4. Design assessment tools in teaching Science in the elementary grades

COURSE CONTENT

PRELIM and MIDTERM FINALS

1. Overview of the Course 11. Earth Science
2. Introduction to Physics Mathematical 12. Geology
Concepts and Rules Significant 13. Meteorology
Figures 14. Astronomy
3. Velocity and Acceleration 15. Strategies, Methodologies,
4. Force and Motion Approaches in Teaching Science in
 5. Work, Energy and Power the Elementary grades
6. Heat 16. Assessment Approaches and
7. Temperature strategies in teaching Science in the
8. Electricity elementary grades
9. Magnetism
10. Sound and Light

GRADING SYSTEM (Campus ++):

Class Standing: 70%

Major Exams: 30%
Passing Percentage for Professional and major subjects: 60%

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