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. ClassDate & TimeFocus of LessonRead prior to classExtension
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 ChildrenCarolina 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 PelletsTCS 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