Physical Science in an Integrated Pre-K-6 Classroom

3 Credits.

The goal of this course is to provide Pre-K-6 teachers a rich understanding of foundational physical science concepts and their applications in an integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematical world. Topics will include; structure, properties, and interactions of matter; physical and chemical properties of materials; mechanicsforce, and motion; gravity, energy transformation, energy sources, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, and wave interactions. Problem-based inquires will be organized to engage the participants in planning investigations, gathering and analyzing data, offering plausible explanations, and developing a deeper knowledge base in the physical sciences. The engineering design process will be integrated throughout the course.