Credit Hours: 3 semester hours

Class meets: 3:00 - 4:15 Tuesday and Thursday

Practicum: 430 - 5:45 Tuesday and Thursday

Catalog Description: Study combines content methodology and appropriate materials for effectively presenting social studies and science in elementary and middle schools settings. Implementation of content and methodologies presented in "hands-on" activities is achieved in 40 hours of practicum experience and in planning and directing units of study.

Texts:

• Victor, E., and Kellough, R. (1997). Science for the Elementary and Middle School: 8^th edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
• Savage, T., and Armstrong, D., (1996). Effective Teaching in Elementary Social Studies, third Edition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Merrill.

OTHER MATERIALS

2 - inch 3-ring binder

computer disk

file box

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Students who do well in this course have enthusiasm, attend regularly, score well on tests, complete outside projects and assignments, and participate in class.

Instructor will make changes in the syllabus when needed to better meet the needs of students.

CSM seeks to maintain a supportive academic environment for students with disabilities. If you have a disability and need accommodations to succeed in this course, please contact me to verify that the required documentation is filed with the Academic Affairs Office and that an accommodation plan is in place. Please remember that the law places the responsibility on you, the student, to notify the College of your disability and to request information.

All forms of dishonesty and misconduct including cheating, plagiarism, forgery, knowingly furnishing false information to the instructor, and intentional disruption or obstruction of learning or teaching will not be tolerated. At the instructor’s discretion, these acts will result in a failing grade for the course and a letter regarding the behavior will be filed with the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs offices. All work should be your own and must represent new work prepared specifically for this class.

This course will include many hands-on experiences and attendance is necessary for learning and meeting the objectives. Missing class can jeopardize your grade. Each tardy or leaving early for any reason will lower your grade by 1%. Each absence for any reason will lower your grade by 2%. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the instructor.

Should weather conditions cause the cancellation of class, an announcement will be made on radio and by the instructor with e-mail. Telephone arrangements will be made for those who do not have access to e-mail in their homes.

• QUALITY WORK

Assessment of the quality of your written and oral expression will be included in the evaluation of your work. All written work is to be typed, double spaced, and must include correct grammar, form, punctuation, and spelling. All sources must be cited with complete bibliographic references. (See MLA Style Guide). You will use technology skills to explore resources and make lessons plans, class presentations, and a web page.

STUDENT OUTCOMES

Given research based readings and class discussions, students will

Given classroom and laboratory experiences and reading, students will

Given assigned classroom or laboratory setting, students will

Given teaching participation, students will

REQUIREMENTS

• Graphic Organizers and Short Papers

• File

• 2 Practicum Unit Plans. Complete lesson plans and materials for 2 integrated science/social studies units to be used during your practicum in the SMART Lab.
• Reflections. Following teaching in the practicum, add reflections and any revisions to lesson plans and resubmit to me.
• Practicum Teaching

• Final Exam

Participation

Participation in all class/lab activities and field trips is essential to your learning and that of your peers. Please come to class prepared for active engagement in hands-on activities, discussion, and presentation. Points will be deducted for lack of participation - double for missing field trips.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE