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| Course: |
SC206 |
| Title: |
"Meteorology and the Internet: How can I integrate technology to implement a thematic unit on weather?" |
| Author: |
Michele Jones-Liggins
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| Course Fee: |
$250.00 |
| Credits: |
2 graduate credits available |
| Instructor: |
LTTS Facilitator |
| Abstract: |
The National Science Education Standards stress that one of the foci of middle school science should be an understanding of the earth, as well as the importance of making connections between different concepts and systems within science. Since weather is something we interact with daily, understanding different aspects of the weather is useful in our daily lives.
Teachers need ways to engage students in learning science concepts and ways that scientific phenomenon are interrelated. Teachers also need ways to engage students in inquiry learning in order to help students realize that the nature of science is inquiry. Inquiry experiences are necessary to ensure that students learn to think scientifically and understand the world around them.
In this course, you will create an inquiry-oriented thematic meteorology unit. This unit will be aligned to content and technology standards and will engage students in learning about the world in which they live.
Teachers need ways to engage students in learning science concepts and ways that scientific phenomenon are inter-related. Teachers also need ways to engage students in inquiry learning in order to help students realize that the nature of science is inquiry. Inquiry experiences are necessary to ensure that students learn to think scientifically and understand the world around them.
In this course, you will create an inquiry-oriented thematic meteorology unit. This unit will be aligned to content and technology standards and will engage students in learning about the world in which they live.
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| Outcomes: |
After completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify important features of meteorology lessons.
- Select a topic and articulate goals that are appropriate for a thematic meteorology
unit plan.
- Describe appropriate student products for an inquiry-based thematic unit.
- Develop a thematic unit centered on a meteorology-related theme and linked
to your curriculum.
- Align your thematic unit to local, state, and national content standards.
- Consider appropriate strategies for implementing your meteorology unit plan.
- Develop an appropriate evaluation tool for the unit plan you intend to implement.
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| Timeline: |
You will have 12 weeks to complete this course. If you wish to complete the course after this period, you must re-enroll and pay any applicable enrollment fee. |
| Standards: |
This course will help teachers to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 2,
3 and 5 addressing:
- 1 - Technology Operations and Concepts
- 2 - Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
- 3 - Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum
- 5 - Productivity and Professional Practice
This course will help your students to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards
1, 3, 5 and 6 addressing:
- 1 - Basic Operations and Concepts
- 3 - Technology Productivity Tools
- 5 - Technology research tools
- 6 - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
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LTTS Contact
Information:
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ltts@indiana.edu |
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