TARGET AUDIENCE: grades K-5 teachers
DATE/LOCATION: July 11-15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lincoln, Class # 12484 (Room: 207 Henzlik Hall)
INSTRUCTOR: Krista Adams, UNL
TEAC 924A: Seminar in Curriculum and Teaching of Science: Elementary; Enriching Elementary Science Practices -- This graduate level course will help elementary (K-5) teachers enrich science lessons through the “literacy lens” of varied genres of children’s books. Teachers will learn about the fundamental science literacy – the ability to read, write, and speak scientifically – through information presented as both text and pictures. Teachers will learn how to engage students in authentic science practices, comprehension of the text and science content, and recognition of scientific uncertainty. The final course product will guide participant teachers through creation and development of a classroom-ready, instructional unit.