Instructor:
Nina Wilhite
Description:
This course will introduce students to the eight science and engineering practices, including asking questions and solving problems, modeling and prototyping, investigating, analyzing and interpreting data, computational thinking, creating evidence based arguments, and obtaining, evaluating and communicating information. This class may be taken for one year only.
Requirements:
This will be a fun class for students who have a 1 hour attention span. Students will be required to work in groups, so communication and ability to work well with others is desired. We will work to develop your students’ competencies through hands-on projects covering key science topics such as physical-, life-, earth- and space sciences, engineering and technology. Projects will be designed to help improve students’ problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills, as well as integrate the use of relevant digital tools to improve computational thinking.
Prerequisites:
None
Grades:
This class will be graded on participation and effort.
Level of Parental Involvement
Elementary:
2 hours independently per day, 3 hours working with a parent per day
Texts:
None
Supplies:
- Sharpened pencilsÂ
- Single-subject spiral notebook
Other Requirements:
None
