</HEAD> <BODY TEXT="#000000" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" LINK="#0000EE" VLINK="#551A8B" ALINK="#FF0000"> <CENTER><P>Norfolk State University<BR> 2401 Corprew Ave.<BR> Norfolk, Virginia 23504 </P></CENTER> <P><A NAME="COURSE TITLE"></A>COURSE TITLE : Math and Science Methods<BR> COURSE NUMBER: ECE 500S Section 01<BR> PROFESSORS : <A HREF="newkw">Dr. Anthony Nweke</A>, <A HREF="nelson">Mrs. Carrol Rhodes-Nelson</A>, Mrs.Donnaleen Trump-Starkey, and <A HREF="curt.htm">Dr. Curtiss Wall<BR> </A>CREDIT HOURS : 3<BR> ROOM/BUILDING: 105 NEB<BR> COURSE MEETING: W 4:00-7:00<BR> COURSE TEXTS: <BR> Arthur A. Carin, <B>Teaching Science Through Discovery</B>, 7th Ed., 1997 ; <BR> Reys, Suydam, Lindquist, <B>Helping Children Learn Mathematics</B> & <B>Helping Children Learn Mathematics Activity Card Supplement</B>, 4th Ed., 1995 ; <BR> Edward Victor and Richard Kellough,<B> Science for the Elementary and Middle School</B>, 8th Ed. (on reserve in the library)</P> <P> <HR WIDTH="100%"></P> <CENTER><P><A NAME="menu"></A><B><U>IMPORTANT INFORMATION</U></B></P></CENTER> <CENTER><TABLE BORDER=1 > <TR> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="#Important">Important Notices</A></P></CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="#Description">Description</A></P></CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="#Prerequisites">Prerequisites</A></P></CENTER> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="#Grading">Grading Policy</A></P></CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="#Course Modules">Course Modules</A></P></CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="#Teaching">Teaching Methods</A></P></CENTER> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="#General Course">General Course Objectives</A></P></CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="#Course Requirements">Course Requirements</A></P></CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER><P><A HREF="500schd.lwp">Schedule</A></P></CENTER> </TD> </TR> </TABLE></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH="100%"><A NAME="Important"></A><FONT SIZE=+1>Important Notices</FONT></P> <OL> <LI>Please refer to Norfolk State University Spring Semester 1997 Registration Day and Evening for all information in reference to all Norfolk State University Policies and Procedures</LI> <LI><B>No Make-up exams will be administered</B></LI> <LI>Last day of this class: Wednesday 3 Dec. 1997.</LI> <LI>Final Exam will be given Wednesday 10 Dec.1997, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M.</LI> </OL> <P><A HREF="#menu">Return to the Menu <HR WIDTH="100%"><A NAME="Description"></A></A><B><FONT SIZE=+1>Description</FONT></B></P> <P>This course will enable the classroom teacher to integrate science and mathematics in the K-4 classroom though interdisciplinary thematic units. Higher order thinking skills, cooperative learning, and technology will be explored throughout the course. Hands on activities and experiments will be employed to help the teacher feel confident about integrating math and science. </P> <P>The course is a collection of investigation modules in which students will be presented real world problems and will be assisted in developing model solutions to the problems using state of the art technological means. The primary vehicle for the methods portion of the course is the textbooks. Content is delivered through classroom laboratory activities and reference materials.<BR> <A HREF="#menu">Return to the Menu <HR WIDTH="100%"><A NAME="Prerequisites"></A></A><B><FONT SIZE=+1>Prerequisites</FONT></B></P> <OL> <LI>2 semesters of Science</LI> <LI>2 semesters of Mathematics e.g. Math 101 and Math 105 Elementary Algebra</LI> <LI>UED 637E Curriculum Development and Technology</LI> </OL> <P><A HREF="#menu">Return to the Menu <HR WIDTH="100%"><A NAME="Grading"></A></A><B><FONT SIZE=+1>Grading Policy</FONT></B></P> <OL> <LI>1 thematic unit* ...................................................................................35%</LI> <LI>4 lessons to teach - 1 per module* .......................................................20%</LI> <LI>4 science/math demonstrations - 1 per module* ....................................10%</LI> <LI>Other assignments as required e.g. homework and activity cards ...........15%</LI> <LI>midterm and final examinations ..............................................................20%</LI> </OL> <P>*(for more information read the appropriate sections in Carin, especially Chapter 6)<BR> <A HREF="#menu">Return to the Menu <HR WIDTH="100%"><A NAME="Teaching"></A></A><B><FONT SIZE=+1>Teaching Methods</FONT></B></P> <OL> <LI>Experiments </LI> <LI>Field Trips ( A trip to the Air and Space Museum in Hampton is required) </LI> <LI>Internet Explorations </LI> <LI>Lecture </LI> <LI>Teaching Demonstrations </LI> <LI>Videotapes</LI> </OL> <P><A HREF="#menu">Return to the Menu <HR WIDTH="100%"><A NAME="Course Modules"></A></A><B><FONT SIZE=+1>Course Modules</FONT></B></P> <OL> <LI>Ecology / Rainforest</LI> <LI>Matter</LI> <LI>Solar System</LI> <LI>Weather</LI> </OL> <P><A HREF="#menu">Return to the Menu <HR WIDTH="100%"><A NAME="General Course"></A></A><B><FONT SIZE=+1>General Course Objectives</FONT></B></P> <OL> <LI>To identify and articulate concepts of mathematics and science.</LI> <LI>To construct models and test ideas in order to understand mathematics and science in the world around us.</LI> <LI>To use higher order thinking skills, cooperative learning, and technology in mathematics and science instruction.</LI> <LI>To help students develop the ability to integrate science and mathematics consistently and confidently.</LI> <LI>To cite examples of real world applications.</LI> </OL> <P><A HREF="#menu">Return to the Menu <HR WIDTH="100%"><A NAME="Course Requirements"></A></A><B><FONT SIZE=+1>Course Requirements</FONT></B></P> <OL> <LI>The lesson plans and thematic unit must integrate the Science and Mathematics SOL's.</LI> <LI>The SOL's being used in the lesson plans and thematic unit must be clearly stated.</LI> <LI>The student must provide an original and one copy of the thematic unit.</LI> <LI>Students are graded on the regular university decimal grading system that ranges from 0 to 4.0. There is no "curve" or predetermined distribution that these grades must follow. The student's grade is based entirely on the quality of work in completing course requirements.</LI> <LI>Attendance and reading the text is mandatory. No unnecessary trafficking. Absences greater than 3 will result in failing ECE 500S. In order to be counted present, a student must be in class at 4:00 p.m. and not leave until 7:00 p.m. It is the students responsibility to acquire any assignment from another classmate in case of an emergency. <B><U>Please get the phone numbers and names of three other classmates to call in case of an emergency.</U></B></LI> <LI>If you are seeking <B>Initial Teacher Licensure in Virginia </B>you <U>must pass the Professional Praxis Series Test.</U> Harrison B. Wilson room 320 has registration information.</LI> <LI>The student must provide the following materials for this class<BR> 1. 1 new videotape<BR> 2. 1.44 3 ½ inch floppy computer disk.<BR> 3. A notebook with one section for each module and the activity cards.<BR> 4. A teacher's box containing the following items: a stapler with standard staples, teacher's scissors, tape, 12 inch ruler, construction paper, box/bag for everything, glue, hole punch, #2 pencils, 1 primary tablet, 1 black magic marker, and 1 package of colored markers.<BR> 5. An ecology science materials box containing the following items: measuring cup, measuring spoons, 4 two-liter soda bottles, straws, 4 clean quart jars, aluminum foil, 1 large rubber band, 4 commercial sized mayonnaise jars, 1 gallon plastic ziploc plastic bag, 1 lb. outside soil, solidwaste, 5 earthworms and water with algae and other aquatic micro organisms from a freshwater aquarium or pond.<BR> 5. A weather science materials box containing the following items: 2 two-liter soda bottles, straws, a clean quart jar, balloons, paper clips, and cardboard.<BR> 6. Solar System materials box containing the following items: 10 styrofoam balls,coat hangers, string,, and water color paint.</LI> </OL> <P><A HREF="#menu">Return to the Menu</A> <HR WIDTH="100%"></P> <P><B><U>Please sign and date this statement to indicate that you have read these requirements</U></B></P> <P>___________________________ _______________</P> <P>Student's Signature Date</P> <P> <HR WIDTH="100%"></P>