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Science
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Courses Offered
Fall & Spring Semesters |
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EDU
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Elementary School Science
This course prepares
students to effectively teach science to students
in grades K-5 through the use of inquiry-based,
hands-on instructional methods. Students learn
instructional strategies to teach the four areas of
scientific literacy: science content knowledge,
scientific processes, scientific attitudes and
values, and higher level thinking skills. Kentucky
science teaching standards are addressed throughout
the course.
Instructor:
Ms. Toni Keller
Section N01: T/Th 9:25-10:40
AM
Section N02: T/Th 10:50 AM -12:05 PM
Section N03: T/Th 3:05 PM -4:20 PM
kellert@nku.edu |
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EDU
346-NO1 |
Teaching Middle Grades Science
Theory, content and instructional strategies;
field-based observation and teaching component.
PREREQ: pursuance of middle-grades certification in
science teaching area. PREREQ: admission to teacher
education program. PREREQ: 12 hours of science
content of C or better chosen from biological and
physical sciences (AST, CHE, GLY, PHY) or SCI 110
and 111; oneof which must be CHE 105. COREQ: EDU
394.
Instructor:
Dr. Yvonne Meichtry
meichtryy@nku.edu
http://www.nku.edu/~meichtryy |
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Courses Offered in Fall Only
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EDU 330 1 |
Teaching Science in the Secondary School
Instructor:
Dr. Yvonne Meichtry
meichtryy@nku.edu
http://www.nku.edu/~meichtryy
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| EDU 599 1 |
Teaching Middle Grades Science
A course designed for middle grades science extended certification.
Instructor:
Dr. Yvonne Meichtry
meichtryy@nku.edu
http://www.nku.edu/~meichtryy
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| EDMT 543 |
Methodology Mid/Sec Science
Instructor:
Dr. Yvonne Meichtry
meichtryy@nku.edu
http://www.nku.edu/~meichtryy |
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Odd Year
Spring
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EDU 546
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Teaching Environmental Education
Teaching Environmental Education (3,0,3)
Principles and goals, curriculum models, teaching
strategies, classroom and community resources,
outdoor education, and research. PREREQ: admission
to the teacher education program,or concurrently
with the admissions semester.
Instructor:
Dr. Yvonne Meichtry
Spring 2003 Syllabus
meichtryy@nku.edu
http://www.nku.edu/~meichtryy
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Odd Year
Summer
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EDG 644
BIO 644
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Aquatic Ecology for Teachers
Course website: http://www.nku.edu/~enved/aet.htm
2005 Syllabus
Three semester hour credits
Contact: Dr. Yvonne Meichtry, meichtryy@nku.edu
859-572-6380
The sciences of biology, geology, chemistry, and physical sciences are integrated to teach about aquatic ecology though a field-based study of the Ohio River and streams. The course is taught at the Thomas More Ohio River Field Station in a two-week workshop format. Credit for this course is available through the departments of Education and Biology.
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Summer 2004 |
EDG 693 011-011 |
Reading the River
June 13-18, 2004
Instructor:
Dr. Yvonne Meichtry
meichtryy@nku.edu
An interdisciplinary study of the Licking River: water quality, land use impact, economics, culture, and classroom applications. This is a 6-day, overnight field experience. Teachers travel from the headwaters of the Licking River in eastern Kentucky to the mouth of the river in Northern Kentucky. Requires permission of the instructor.
http://readingtheriver.org
Syllabus (PDF)
Program Summary: http://www.nku.edu/~scienceed/reading_the_river_2004.htm |
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EDG 699 047 |
Energy & Education: Making the Connections
June 14-18, 2004
This course is offered through NKU to participants of the KY NEED summer workshop. The course will provide educators the opportunity to visit energy facilities and installations in Eastern Kentucky in order to develop a stronger understanding of energy production, consumption, and efficiency. For further information, please contact Karen P. Reagor at (859) 578-0312, or email her at kpreagor@aol.com.
Syllabus (PDF)
Curriculum Guidelines (PDF)
Schedule (PDF)
Program Flyer (PDF) |
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For more information about these courses, please
contact:
Ms. Toni Keller
kellert@nku.edu
859-572-6634
NKU, College of Education, BEP 263B
Dr. Yvonne
Meichtry
meichtryy@nku.edu
859-572-6380
NKU, College of Education, BEP 160
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