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| PHY 2568: Devlp Concpt Physcl Science II |
| Prerequisite: PHY 2567. The second in a two-course sequence, this course is a laboratory-based study of selected topics in physical science, including force and motion; energy transfer and transformation; and patterns in earth and space systems. Emphasis is on depth of understanding, cultivation of scientific reasoning skills, and development of pedagogical content knowledge. Provides inquiry-based instruction guided by results from research in science education, cognitive science, and the professional development of teachers. The course is a standards-based preparation for teaching K-8 physical science. In addition, teaching strategies for K-8 education will be modeled. |
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