Sci, Tech, Engineering, & Math

This course will address focused aspects of the STEM disciplines for effective secondary classroom and laboratory instruction. Topics will include contemporary state and national math and natural science learning standards, lab safety, learning assessment, computational integration, design and preparation of laboratory experiences, and writing real-world problems and application exercises. The literature of STEM instruction and the use of demonstrations are the focus of projects. A portion of instructional time will be in science lab settings. Pre-requisites: MATH150 and both general education natural science courses.