LTTS Course Catalog

Course:	SC203
Title:	"Technology-Integrated Science Fairs: How can I support students in conducting and presenting scientific inquiry?"
Author:	Carol Sikes
Course Fee:	$250.00
Credits:	2 graduate credits available
Instructor:	LTTS Facilitator
Abstract:	Students rarely have the opportunity to behave as scientists do and engage in scientific processes in order to make decisions about the world around them. Their experiences in science come from lectures and occasional demonstrations or laboratory activities, but such experiences are constructed by the teacher to achieve particular goals. In order to generate an interest in science and foster more engagement with the processes that real scientists use, students need science instruction that is inquiry-based. Science fair projects provide a way for students to engage in research about topics that interest them. Creating a technology-integrated science fair will provide students with possibilities for inquiry-based science learning, which could generate increased student interest in scientific fields.
Outcomes:
Outcomes:	After completion of this course, you will be able to: Determine curriculum and technology standards that can be addressed through a technology-integrated science fair. Develop an appropriate theme or topic for a special project or unit. Locate resources to facilitate student inquiry learning. Create a plan to help students develop a research project based on the principle of science as inquiry. Develop a lesson plan to facilitate implementation of a science fair unit. Create a rubric for a science fair unit that facilitates further student learning.
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, 4, 5 and 6 addressing: 1 - Technology Operations and Concepts 2 - Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences 3 - Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum 4 - Assessment and Evaluation 5 - Productivity and Professional Practice 6 - Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues This course will help your students to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 addressing: 1 - Basic Operations and Concepts 2 - Social, ethical, and human issues 3 - Technology Productivity Tools 4 - Technology Communication Tools 5 - Technology research tools 6 - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
LTTS Contact Information:	ltts@indiana.edu