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Course Description: In this fast-moving six-week course, we will focus on the fascinating
concepts of measurement and motion, and how they relate to hands-on physical
science in the elementary classroom.
The goals of this course are to…
- Gain a thorough understanding of the concepts of velocity and acceleration,
central to a description of motion
- Learn how to describe motion graphically and using data tables
- Study how children’s concepts of motion are developed in
the classroom setting
- Become more effective users of inquiry-based curricular materials
in teaching about motion
- Learn about supplementary materials that help connect motion concepts
to Native American cultures and communities
- Develop our own professional community of course participants,
sharing teaching ideas, expertise and experience
Meeting Place and Times: Teachers login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. It is necessary to connect at least 4 - 6 times per week to stay current and successfully complete this 1 credit course.
Instructor(s): Eric Brunsell, EdD. Intercollege Programs for Science Education, Montana State University
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree and preferably teacher certification with one year of teaching experience.
Target Audience: 3rd through 8th grade teachers.
Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $240 | | | Books/Materials | $75.00 | | | MSU Fees | $3.15 | | | Total | $318.15 |
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
For More Information: Lisa Brown at nten_elem@montana.edu
How to Register: Register Online
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