Restricted EDUC 3401

Schreiner University

Marcia Marye Denton, M.A., M.Ed.

Bio: Marcie Denton         

Educ 2333: Nutrition, Health and Safety (EC-4)

EDUC 3401: Science For Teacher                          

Links

Assignments:

• Assignment Calendar

• Web Based Resources

• Issues in Science Education

Documents: 

TExES Documents

• TExES preparation manual for EC-4 http://www.excet.nesinc.com/prepmanuals/PDFs/TExES_fld101_prepmanual.pdf

•  TExES preparation manual for 4-8 http://www.excet.nesinc.com/prepmanuals/prepman_opener.htm

• TExES standards for EC-4, and 4-8 http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/standtest/edstancertfieldlevl.asp

TEKS and TAKS Documents

• TEKS Elementary Science     http://stardate.utexas.edu/teks/TEKS_Science_5.html

• TEKS Elementary Math                                    http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/111-011n.htm

• TAKS 5th Science                              http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/taksscience/

• TAKS High School Science

Class Notes (powerpoint slide shows)

• General  Information

  • Intro and Pre assessment

  • Microteach Instructions

  • Standards

  • Inquiry  [outline]

  • Measurement Tools and Techniques   [outline]  (physical science activities)

  • Physical Science, measurements and data collection

   

• Chapter Notes: Martin, David Jerner. (2003). Elementary Science Methods, A Constructivist Approach, 3rd Edition.  Thompson-Wadsworth.

  • Ch. 1 

  • Ch. 2

  • Ch 3  [outline]

  •  Ch 4

  • Ch 5

  • Ch 6

  • Ch 7

  • Ch 8

  • Ch 9

  • Ch 10

  • Ch 11

  • Ch 12  [outline]

Handouts:

• Inquiry Lesson Plan Model

• Microteach Instructions

• Syllabus

• Why Teach Science

• Long Term Project Log

• Microteach log

• Classroom Observation Log

• 5E lesson Plan Rubric

• Lab jobs

Templates:

• Intro and Technology Assessment

• Long term Project description

• Philosophy Of Science Education

• 5E  Lesson Plan Template

• Inquiry Lesson Plan Template

• Microteach Assessment Template

• Analysis Paper Plan

Texas Education Web sites

The Texas Science Center at Region IV                      http://www.texassciencecenter.org

• The Science Traveler: An online tutorial designed as a resource for educators, students, and parents when addressing the challenges of Objective 5 on the Grade 10 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (link to our portal)
  
   
• for Instructional Field Experiences: Download guidelines from Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee to address the need for field investigations and for curriculum-based field trips for the students of Texas. (available in black & white and color versions)
  
   
• Texas Safety Standards Manual: Download or order this product of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Charles A. Dana Center to provide guidelines for developing a safety program both at the campus and district level.
  http://www.tenet.edu/teks/science/stacks/safety/safetymain.html
  
   
• Texas Science Facilities Standards Manual: Download or order this product of Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Charles A. Dana Center to provide teachers, school administrators, and architects with standards for designing science facilities that will help students achieve their full potential.
  http://www.tenet.edu/teks/science/stacks/safety/safetymain.html