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Course Description

Certified elementary teachers will participate in activities to help them learn earth science as well as gain a deeper appreciation of the scientific practices and cross cutting ideas as laid out by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In addition, teachers will work through activities that they can take back and use with their students in their classroom. All activities will be aligned with NGSS disciplinary core ideas ESS1 (Earth’s Place in the Universe) and ESS2 (Earth Systems). 

Learner Outcomes

Teachers will be prepared to teach NGSS disciplinary core ideas ESS1 and ESS2.  In addition, teacher will know what students should have been taught about these subjects in previous grades, as well as, what they need to prepare students for in upcoming grades. Teachers will also develop a better understanding of the scientific practices and cross cutting idea, as well as, how to incorporate them into science activities.  

  1. Teachers will gain a better understanding about when earth science is taught in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms.
  2. Teachers will increase their understanding of earth science.
  3. Teachers will become more comfortable running inquiry activities in the classroom.
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Type
Class
Days
Th, W
Time
8:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 25, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
7.0
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $200.00
Available for Credit
4 units
CEUs
4 CEUs
Instructors
  • Darby Feldwinn
Section Notes

Class Dates:  

  • July 25th 
  • July 26th 
  • July 29th 
  • July 30th 
  • July 31st

Meeting time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Vieja Valley Elementary School - 434 Nogal Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93110