NS 100 - Science for Elementary Education

1.   Demonstrate their knowledge of subject matter of three science disciplines; Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science;
2.   Relate the major concepts of science disciplines to each other and show how these disciplines are interconnected;
3.   Demonstrate scientific processes such as posing questions, observing, investigating phenomena, interpreting findings, communicating results, and making judgments based on                evidence;
4.   Identify current initiatives in science education, i.e., Project 2061; and to become familiar with the Next Generation Science Standards as well as the state science standards.