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Science for the Early Years (ECED 3109): A Science Methods Course
====//" If children are to keep alive an inborn sense of wonder, they need the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with them the joy, excitement, & mystery of the world we live in. //” [|Rachel Carson]====

This is a **science methods course** to help **Temple University** (PA, USA) pre-service (undergraduate) and inservice (graduate) teachers learn about concepts, instructional strategies, and resources for K-4 science instruction. The course is organized around the National Science Education Standards and the Pennsylvania Science Education Standards. The four major areas of study include; 1) **inquiry based** science lessons 2) **physical science** concepts 3) **earth & space** science concepts and 4) **life** science concepts. In addition there is a strong focus on the **integration of** relevant and developmentally appropriate **technology**.

This **wiki** was created as a collaboration location for students that take this course with Dr. George Mehler. Anyone who is interested in science education is welcome to look around or join. You can email me at gmehler@cbsd.org.

Ongoing development of two projects that promote K-12 science education that are part of this course are www.learningscience.org and Science Inquiry Picture Lessons (under construction).

Please work on your portfolio and the readings from ScienceSaurus.