SCE 3320 Science: Teaching Methods in Middle School Science Corequisite: SCE 3490 Spring Semester 2004 MWF: 3 – 4:10 Instructor: Santine Cuccio, Ph.D. Office: 112, Building D Phone: 850 526-2761 Ext. 3497 E-mail: cuccios@chipola.edu Office Hours: Posted Course Description: This course covers contemporary thinking, practices, and research in the teaching of science (pedagogical content knowledge) as it relates to middle school children. It is designed to introduce middle school teachers to a knowledge-based approach to the teaching and learning of science. In doing so, the course will focus on core concepts and principles in science which will serve as the context for course activities (e.g., in-class inquiry activities; assignments; assessment; lesson planning and concept mapping). This course is required for certification. Co-requisite: SAE 3940. 3 semester hours credit. Prerequisite: 18 semester hours of science The content knowledge, derived from the National Science Education Standards (National Research Council, 1996), is described by the Strands of the Sunshine State Standards (Florida Department of Education, 1996) as follows: 1. The Nature of Matter 2. Energy 3. Force and Motion 4. Processes that Shape the Earth 5. Earth and Space 6. Processes of Life 7. How Living Things Interact with Their Environments 8. The Nature of Science In building upon your learning of core science concepts within select science domains, the course will consider instructional strategies and curriculum design features to enhance both the teaching and learning processes necessary for student achievement. Various instructional approaches will be presented, discussed and modeled throughout the course. Such approaches include: the use of hands-on science activities; science demonstrations; integrating reading and language arts skills as part of science instruction; the use of science textbooks and science nonfiction trade books problem-solving; critical thinking; multi-cultural strategies; basic process skills (observation, classification, communication, metric measurement, prediction, inference) ; integrated process skills (identifying variables, constructing a table of data, constructing a graph, describing relationships between variables, acquiring and processing your own data, constructing hypotheses, defining variables operationally, designing investigations, experimenting); cooperative groups; and alternative forms of assessment. Teachers will also become familiar with Professional Competencies: Florida Educator Accomplished Practices; Florida Sunshine state Standards; Grade Level Expectations (GLE); Goal 3 Standards; use of the Internet for lesson Planning (CPT) along with developing alternate assessments to measure the Sunshine State Standards. Course Objectives: At the completion of the course, students will be able to: Objectives Nat’l Science Educational Standards Florida Sunshine State Standards for Science-FL Content Standards (SSS/CS) Florida Competencies and Skills Science (SCI)/Professional Education (PE) FEAP Artifacts Demonstrate an understanding of the middle school concept, the middle school student, middle school and curriculum . This includes Professional Competencies/ Accomplished Practices, current national and state standards in science: Florida Sunshine State Standards, Grade Level Expectations, Goal 3 Standards, and safety issues. Teaching Standard A; Profession Develop. Standard D SCI 1.14 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 PE 7.1 10.1 10.2 10.3 11.1 1.1 3.3 3.9 1.1 3.3 3.12 3.3 6.1 1.1 3.3 3.12 10.9 9.11 1.3 3.3 Interview a Student Article Review Science Lesson Observation 1st Impressions of Classroom Interview a Teacher Sketch Birds-View Classroom Lesson Plan (Safety) Look for Active Listening Demonstrate an understanding of core science concepts in chemistry, biology, and physical science as described by the Sunshine State Strands (e.g., universe, earth, water, weather and climate, air, matter, machines, force and motion, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, life processes, and interaction of living things with their environment, and the nature/ history of science) Content Standards B,C,D, G SSS A.1.3, A.2.3, B.1.3, B.2.3, C.1.3, C.2.3, D.1.3, D.2.3, E.1.3, E.2.3, F.1.3, F.2.3, G.1.3, G.2.3 CS 1.1,1.2 1.3,1.4 2.6,2.7 3.4,3.5 4.2 PE 11.1 13.1 13.2 1.7 10.1 8.1 8.2 8.1 9.12 9.13 10.5 Lesson Plans Concept Map Teach Lessons Objectives Demonstrate an understanding of science and the process of learning science through: inquiry, knowledge construction, the basic process skills (observation, classification, communication, measurement, prediction, inference, experimentation, acquiring and processing your own data, constructing hypotheses, designing investigations); science literacy; science, technology, and society (STS); concept mapping; reading activities; writing activities; math activities application activities; accessing prior knowledge Nat’l Science Educational Standards Content Standard A, E, F SSS/ CS SSS H.1.3 CS 1.3 1.4 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.1 3.3 4.1 4.3 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 SCI/ PE SCI 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 PE 4.1 12.4 FEAP 4.1 4.3 7.2 4.2 2.8 4.1 4.5 4.7 4.9 4.1 8.3 Artifacts Plan, Teach Problem Based Lesson Observe an Activity Formulate an Experiment Classification Activity Students will be able to identify theoretical models of cognitive development and translate to practice Teaching Standard A PE 7.4 8.2 7.1 10.6 7.1 7.3 7.6 10.13 7.1 Plan Problem Based Lesson/Teach Lesson Plan Observe Special Needs Students will be able to identify strategies of effective classroom management Teaching Standard D PE 9.2 9.3 1.3 9.1 9.3 10.10 Interview Teacher Students will be able to use effective feedback strategies to improve student learning in science Teaching Standard C 1.5 1.12 2.2 2.4 2.9 3.5 9.9 11.2 3.3 3.10 3.13 10.14 Design, Use Rubric Reflections with Students And Teachers Objectives Demonstrate how reading (FCAT Reading) and language arts skills (FCAT Writing) and mathematics (FCAT Math) can be effectively integrated in science teaching. Nat’l Science Educational Standards Teaching Standard A, Professional Development Standard D CS 3.7 SCI/ PE PE 8.3 FEAP 8.5 10.12 Artifacts Incorporate Reading And Math Activities Into Curriculum Demonstrate the importance of conceptual understanding as the basis for explaining everyday events and phenomena (science literacy), problem solving, critical thinking, making better predictions and asking in depth questions with experimentation. Teaching Standard A, Professional Development Standard B CS 5.5 5.6 4.4 10.3 2.8 4.4 6.5 9.14 Plan Problem Based Lesson Plan an Experiment With Question Lesson Plan/ State Rationale Objectives Demonstrate proficiency in designing/planning science lessons for discussion, and for accommodating diverse learners and limited English proficient students (LEP), and assessment . NES Teaching Standard A SSS/ CS SCI/ PE 2.1 5.2 FEAP 1.2 1.4 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.7 5.10 7.5 7.6 9.4 10.1 10.2 1.4 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.6 3.3 3.13 4.3 4.6 4.8 5.13 7.1 7.7 9.5 9.7 9.10 9.8 1.1 1.9 5.3 5.4 Artifacts Lesson Plans to Accommodate Special Needs Develop, Teach, Reflect Small Group, and Large Group Lessons Interview Special Needs Students Look for Active Listening Objectives Demonstrate how to assess meaningful learning in science Nat’l Science Educational Standards Teaching Standard C SSS / CS CS 5.5 5.6 SCI/ PE PE 1.1 FEAP 2.1 2.9 3.5 7.4 9.9 11.2 1.5 1.7 1.11 3.10 1.5 Artifacts Design and Use A Rubric Concept Map Reflections on Lessons Lesson Plans with 3 Alternate Assessments Demonstrate how technology can be effectively used for planning, teaching and evaluating the effectiveness of science instruction Teaching Standard A SSS H.3.3 CS 12.1 12.2 12.3 4.10 10.2 10.3 12.1 12.6 12.6 12.9 4.10 10.8 10.7 10.15 11.8 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Lesson Plan using CPT Concept Map using Inspiration Lesson Plan with Technology in Materials Section Analysis of Internet Lesson Plan Objectives Demonstrate a knowledge and interest in professional development and lifelong learning through article reviews from science and science education journals; collaboration, and attendance and membership in professional associations. NES Teaching Standard F; ProfessionDevelop Standard C SSS SCI/ PE PE 3.1 11.5 FEAP 3.9 12.2 12.8 3.14 8.5 3.11 8.4 3.4 3.9 10.14 Artifacts Article Review from Refereed Journal Reflect with Colleagues On Practicum Experiences Enrollment in FAST And NSTA Assemble Portfolio Demonstrate an understanding of interaction among science, technology and society (STS) Content Standard E SSS H.3.3 CS 3.7 4.4 SCI 1.14 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 PE 12.2 12.3 12.2 7.2 7.4 8.1 8.3 10.8 4.2 4.3 4.4 6.3 6.4 10.12 10.16 11.4 Article Review Lesson Plan/State Rationale/Relevance Trade Book Evaluation Lesson Plan to Include Discussion Development of Community Resource File Nat’l Science Educational Standards: National Science Education Standards 5-8 SSS: Sunshine State Standards 6-8 FEAP: Florida Educator Accomplished Practices SCI: Florida Competencies and Skills PE: Professional Education CS: Content Standards Course Evaluation Criteria: * 3 Tests (10% each) * Unit Concept Map (10%) * Classification Project (10%) * Article Review on a Middle School Concept (10%) * Experiment (10%) * Article Review on a Science Technology Society Topic (10%) * Lesson Plan Analysis (Internet) (10%) * 1 Lesson Plans (10%) * Class participation is extremely important and will have an effect on your grade. This means that YOU MUST ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS, ASK QUESTIONS AND FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON WHAT IS BEING LEARNED IN CLASS. Chose from these topics for each class activity: The Nature of Matter Energy Force and Motion Processes that Shape the Earth Earth and Space Processes of Life How Living Things Interact with Their Environments The Nature of Science Grading Scale: A 93-100(4.00) B 83 - 92(3.00) C 70 - 82(2.00) D 60 - 69(1.00) F 0 - 59(0.00) Textbooks and Instructional Materials for the Course Chiappetta, E.L. and Koballa, T.R. 2002, Fifth Edition, Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools. Upper Saddle River, NJ. Merrill Prentice Hall Suggested Reading: Victor, E. and Kellough, R.D. 2004, Tenth Edition, Science K-8 and Integrated Approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ. Pearson, Merrill Prentice Hall Portfolio (for assignments, reflections: observations; did anything significant occur?; If so, what?; Was your teaching strategy effective?; Why or why not?; How well did the lesson relate to the students’ knowledge, experiences and interests?; Was activating prior knowledge important in the lesson? What did you consider for ESOL students? What provisions for special needs students?) Florida Sunshine State Standards and Grade Level Expectations (GLE’s) prepared by the Florida Department of Education (www.firn.edu). Suggested Reading NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards: Guidelines for Moving the Vision into Practice Better Teaching and Learning in the Digital Classroom Florida Water Handy Science Answer Book: Centennial Edition Global Warming Exemplary Middle School Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning and Assessment Thinking about Biology From Girls in Their Elements to Women in Science: Rethinking Socialization Our Schools and Our Future: Are We Still at Risk? Transforming Middle School Science Education Computers, Teachers, Peers: Science Learning Partners Designing Experiments and Analyzing Data: A Model Comparison Perspective Assessment in Science Education: The Middle Years #308 Catch Them Thinking in Science: A Handbook of Classroom Strategies Definitive Middle School Guide: A Handbook for Success Middle School and Beyond Intermediate Science Throug Children’s Literature: Over Land and Sea Natural Investigator: A Constructivist Approach to Teaching Elem and Middle Sch Sci Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy Developing and Using Classroom Assessments Developing and Validating Multiple-Choice Items Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher Measurement and Assessment in Teaching Science K-8: An Integrated Approach Education On Science Naturally Dangerous: Surprising Facts About Food, Healthe and Environment Nobel Prize Women in Science: Their Lives, Struggles and Momentous Discoveries Environmental Science Activities Kit Language and Literacy in Science Education Problems of Meaning in Science Curriculum Science Teaching/Science Learning: Constructivist Learning in Urban Classrooms Science Teaching: The Role of History and Philosophy of Science Explaining Science in the Classroom Free-Choice Science Education: How We Learn Science Outside of School Nature of Science in Science Education: Rationales and Strategies Designing Project-Based Science: Connecting Learners Through Guided Inquiry Female-Friendly Science: Applying Women’s Studies Methods and Theories to Attract Science Education in the United States: Issues, Crises, Priorities History of Ideas in Science Education: Implications for Practice Continuous Improvement in the Science Classroom Science of Every Things Science in Dispute Science at the Extreme: Scientists on the Cutting Edge of Discovery Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Math Secrets of 123 Classic Science Tricks and Experiments Hands-On General Science Activities With Real-Life Applications Achieving Scientific Literacy: From Purposes to Practices Genetically Modified Foods: Debating Biotechnology Test your Science IQ Great Essays in Science Five Biggest Unsolved Problems in Science Career Opportunities in Science 100 Award-Winning Science Fair Projects Linked: How everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means for Science. Secret Life of Dust: From the Cosmos to the Kitchen Counter Let’s Prepare for the Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test Information Sources in Science and Technology Scientific Method in Practice Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom: How to Reach and Teach Al Cognitive Strategy Instruction for Middle and High Schools Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning When Kids Can’t Read, What Teachers Can Do: A Guide for Teachers, 6-12 Reclaiming Caring in Teaching And Teacher Education Qualities of Effective Teachers Du Bois on Education At the Elbow of Another: Learning to Teach by Co-teaching Theory and Practice of Teaching Mentoring Programs for New Teachers: Models of Induction and Support Oops: What We Learn When Our Teaching Fails Portfolios in the Classroom: Tools for Learning and Instruction Literacy Today: Standards Across the Curriculum High School Biology: Today and Tomorrow Becoming a Reflective Educator: How to Build a Culture of Inquiry in the Schools How to Succeed in School Without Really Learning: The Credentials Race in Amer Middle and Secondary School Instructional Methods Nation’s Best Schools: Blueprints for Excellence: Middle and Secondary Schools Stepping Inside the Classroom Through Personal Narratives Improving Science Education: The Contribution of Research Content Area Reading: Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum Learner-Centered Teaching: Five Key Changes to Practice Learning to Think: Disciplinary Perspectives Learner-Centered Classroom and School: Strategies for Increasing Student Motiv What’s the Use of Lectures Art and Science of Classroom Assessment: The Missing Part of Pedagogy Best Test Preparation for the Ftce: Fla Teacher Certification Exam Show What you Know on the 7th Grade FCAT Show What you Know on the 8th Grade FCAT Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K-12 Teacher’s Learning: Stories of Science Education Doing Science: Innovative Curriculum for the Life Sciences Life Sciences: Curriculum Resources and Activities for School Librarians and Teachers Living With a Star: From Sunscreen to Space Weather: Teachers Guide for Grades 6-8 Middle Schools for a Diverse Society Not Much Just Chillin: The Hidden Lives of Middle Schoolers Practicing What We Preach: Preparing Middle Level Educators Praxis II General Science Middle School Middle School Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Middle School Teachers Guide to Free Curriculum Materials 2003-2004 New Science Literacy: Using Language Skills to Help Students Learn Science Teaching Science to Children: An Inquiry Approach Mind, Stress, and Emotions: The New Science of Mood Peanuts: The Illustrious History of the Goober Pea Designer Food: Mutant Harvest or Breadbasket of the World Science Educator’s Guide to Laboratory Assessment Learning Science and the Science of Learning: Science Educator’s Essay Collect National Science Education Standards: Observe, Interact, Change. Learn Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learn Science Literacy for the Twenty-First Century Practice of Constructivism in Science Education Science K-8: An Integrated Approach Teaching Children Science: Discovery Methods for the Elementary and Middle Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Univ Science Education of American Girls: A Historical Perspective Silent Spring Protecting the Ozone Layer: Science and Strategy Happiness and Education 501 Tips for Teachers Designing for Science: Implications from Everyday, Classroom, and Professional Setting Tips for the Science Teacher: Research-Based Strategies to Help Students Learn Enhancing Thinking Skills in the Sciences and Mathematics Science Education: Policy, Professionalism and Change Science Education for Citizenship: Teaching Socio-Scientific Issues Science Education in the 21st Century Science Education Research in the Knowledge-Based Society Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Technology: A Sill Building Approach Teaching Science for Understanding: A Human Constructivist view Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School Class: Project Approach Teaching Science in the Block Ready to Use Physical science Activities for Grades 5-12 Ready to Use Chemistry Activities for Grades 5-12 Ready to Use Human Biology and Health Activities: For Grades 5-12 Ready to Use Life Science Activities for Grades 5-12 Science A.S.A.P.: As Soon As Possible, As Simple as Possible Cases in Middle and Secondary Science Education: The promise and the Dilemmas 40 Strategies for Integrating Science and Mathematics Instruction: K-8 Teaching Science Through literature: Grades 6-8 Resources for Teaching Middle School Science Science Activities for Middle School Students Guiding Curriculum Decisions for Middle-Grades: Science Performance Based Learning and Assessment in Middle School Science 25 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Avoid them Facts on File Science Dictionaries Encyclopedia of Ethics in Science and Technology Facts on Files Science Handbooks Notable Scientists New Encyclopedia of Science Elsevier’s Dictionary of Biology Encyclopedia of Education A to Z Chemists: Notable Scientists Macmillan Encyclopedia of Chemistry History of Modern Science and Mathematics Tentative Course Outline CLASS TOPIC ASSIGNMENT MEETING Jan. 7W Introduction to the National Standards, Chapter 2 Sunshine State and Goal 3 Standards Introduction to the Pre-professional Accomplished Practices Jan. 9 Student Portfolio Jan. 12M What is the Middle School Concept Chapters 3, 11 Rubric for Journal Review 1st Impressions of classroom Jan. 14 The Middle School Curriculum (textbooks) Jan. 16 Organizing Middle School Classroom Chapter 12 Planning for Instruction Interview a student Jan. 19M Holiday Jan. 21 Lesson Plan Format Jan. 23 The Art of Questioning (student & teacher) Article Review Due Assessment (rubrics) Chapter 14 Sketch bird’s eye view of science class Jan. 26M Nature of Science Chapter 1 Simple Lesson Observation Jan. 28 Ideas Model Chapter 1 Science Lesson Observation Jan. 30 Test 1 Feb. 2M Learning: Constructive Chapter 4 Observe an activity in class Feb. 4 Learning affective Plan a problem based lesson/activity Feb. 6 Concept mapping Reflection: Teaching via problem solving Feb. 9M Inquiry: Observation Chapter 5 Feb. 11 Inquiry: Measurement Chapter 5 Feb. 13 Inquiry: Classification Chapter 5 Feb. 16M Inquiry: Inference and prediction Chapter 5 Observe a lecture Feb. 18 Lecture Chapter 6 Plan a lecture Feb. 20 Lecture Reflections: Teaching via lectures Feb. 23M Demonstration Chapter 6 Observe a demonstration Classification due Feb. 25 Demonstration Plan a demonstration Feb. 27 Demonstration Chapter 6 Reflections: Teaching via lectures Mar. 1M Science, Technology, Society Chapters 6, 7 Observe a discussion Mar. 3 Discussion Plan a discussion Mar. 5 Discussion Chapter 6, 7 Reflections: Teaching via discussions Mar. 8M Lab and Experimenting Chapter 8 Scientific Method 2nd Article Review Due Mar. 10 Lab and Experimenting Chapter 8 Mar. 12 Test 2 Mar. 15M Safety Chapter 9 Observe safety features in science classroom Mar. 17 Safety Mar. 19 Computers and Electronic Technology Chapter 10 Experiment due Mar. 22M Spring Break Mar. 29 Computers and Electronic Technology Chapter 10 Internet lesson plan analysis due Mar. 31 Planning and Teaching Science Lessons Chapter 12 Interview a science teacher on Planning a science lesson Apr. 5M Planning and Teaching Science Lessons Chapter 12 Deliver a lesson Apr. 7 Planning science units Chapter 13 Reflect on lesson with teacher Apr. 9 Planning science units Chapter 13 Observe an alternate assessment April 12M Assessment Rubrics Chapter 14 Design a rubric April 14 Rubrics Chapter 14 Incorporate a reading and science activity into class curriculum April 16 Integrating Reading and Science Lesson plan due April 19M Integrating Reading and Science Incorporate a math and science activity into class curriculum I April 21 Integrating Math and Science April 23 Integrating Math and Science April 26M Professional Development April 28 Review April 30F Final Exam