EDEL 158
Spring 1997

send me a message at jmorris@zoo.uvm.edu
also check links to science resources on the internet.
and course requirements

Sci. Class	Date & Time	Focus of Lesson	Read prior to class	Extension
1	Tues-Jan 21 8 - 9:30am	What is Science and Technology? Science Processes & Mystery Boxes	TCS CH. I pg. 1-18
2	Tues-Jan 21 9:45 - 11am	How to gather and interpret data.Classification. Who are we genetically?	TCS Ch 3 p. 37-52,	Super Science-Let's Do An Experiment
3	Thurs-Jan 23 8 - 9:30am	Teaching a Science Lesson and developing a unit. Linking to Science Standards. Acid Rain:	TCS Ch 4 p.53-64, 161-167, 278-287, 385-404, Vt. Framework.	Electronic version of Vt. Framework and Science activities manual K-8 and Acid Rain Unit and The PH Factor
4	Tues-Feb 4 1:10-2:55 pm	Designing Learning Centers. Science Kits & Catalogs	TCS Learning Centers in : Earth/Space 171-172; Life Science 293-294; Physical Science 394-396. also Handout:1993, Fredericks & Cheesebrough Science For All Children	Carolina Biological Supply Co. and Arbor Scientific
5	Thurs-Feb 6 1:10-2:55pm	Science Demonstrations: sink & float, pendulums, magnetism	Demonstrations 81-82, Earth/Space 219-224,264-272; Life Sci. 336-342, 374-380; Physical Sci. 432-238, 469-476. Sci. Processes TCS 37 - 52,	Sink & Float Lesson and Optical illusions from the exploratorium and Interactive optical illusions.
6	Feb. 18 Tues.1:10 - 2:55pm	Integrating Science: Playgrounds, animation and toys - What can we learn from them?:	TCF Ch 7 105-122	visit a toy store: The Nature Co. on Church St. and World of Science in the UVMall are recommended also check out New Directions in Science Playgrounds
Project I is due Feb. 20
7	Thurs-Feb 20 1:10-2:55 pm	Physical Science Activities:Adhesives & Mystery Powders	TCS CH17B 419-438 CH18B 453-476
8 & 9	Tues-Feb 25 or Thurs-Feb 27 8 to 11am	Science Resources on the Internet	Universal Access to Science Study via Internet	Science Resources on the Net,
10	Thurs-March 6 1:10-2:55pm	Using science software. Science, gender and socioeconomic class: build a helicopter	TCS CH 9 p. 137 -155 and Software Reviews
11	Thur-March 25 1:10-2:55pm	Using science software. Controlling variables: Bouncing Balls	TCS Ch 8 pg.124 - 136	Camp Invention and 3m Collaborative Invention Unit
Project II is due March 27
12	Thur-March 27 1:10-2:55pm	The Earth Science Olympics	TCS CH 11B 205 - 226 CH 12B 247 -272	Science Olympics also Science Olympics
13	Tues-April 1 1:10-2:55pm	Experiments in Living Science: Earthworms Vs.Mealworms and Birds & Beaks.	TCS CH 14B 321-342 CH 15B 361-380	Worm World
14	Thurs-April 3 1:10-2:55pm	Science and Management issues: field trips and scavenger hunts.	TCS Ch 4 64- 70
Project III is due April 8
15	Tues-April 8 1:10-2:55pm	Dissection, Reflection and Assessment: Owl Pellets	TCS CH 6, pg. 87-104	Lesson on Owl Pellets
16	Thur-April 24 8 to 11 and 1:10 to 2:55pm	Learning Center Presentations
Project IV is due April 29