Earth Science - Teaching B.A.
Earth Science - Teaching Major
The B.A. Earth Science - Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Experiences requirements, Educator Essentials requirements, and the following specified major requirements, to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
This major leads to endorsement #153: 5-12 Earth Science.
| Required | ||
| Chemistry and Biochemistry: | ||
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Earth Science: | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory | 1 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| EARTHSCI 3120/5120 | Planets | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 3210/5210 | Meteorology | 4 |
| Physics: | ||
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Electives in earth science: 3000/4000-level courses * | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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Excluding the following Courses: EARTHSCI 3186/4186/5186 "Studies in", EARTHSCI 3420/5420, EARTHSCI 3430, EARTHSCI 4198 "Independent Study".
Professional Experiences
| Required: | ||
| EDUC 2385 | Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science *, ** | 3 |
| EDUC 2485 | Teaching Internship l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 3585/5585 | Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Science * | 3 |
| EDUC 3685/5685 | Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required for all Methods courses.
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Earth Science Teaching majors can count EDUC 2385 Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science for category 5 of Educator Essentials.
Educator Essentials
| Required: * | ||
| Select one of the following in each category: | ||
| Category 1: The Learner | 3 | |
| Reflections on Learning | ||
| Development and Learning in Sociocultural Contexts | ||
| Creativity and Higher Order Thinking in the Classroom | ||
| Rethinking the Learning Society: Education and Its Future(s) | ||
| Category 2: Social Contexts of Learning | 3 | |
| Social & Cultural Foundations of Education | ||
| A Modern History of Education in the United States | ||
| Education Policy and Politics of Education | ||
| Language Today | ||
| Category 3: Education for All | 3 | |
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Education, Power, and Change | ||
| Social Movements and Education | ||
| Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Study of Education for All | ||
| Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | ||
| Content Area Strategies for English Language Learners | ||
| Category 4: The Classroom Environment | 3 | |
| Deeper Motivation and the Highly Engaged Classroom | ||
| Level Up: Gamified Learning Environments | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization | ||
| Playful Learning and Project-Based Experiences: Techniques for Ed and Recreational Environments | ||
| Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education | ||
| Category 5: Effective Pedagogy | 3 | |
| Expressive Learning Assessment | ||
| Technology, Pedagogy, and Learning in the Digital Age | ||
| Assessment for Learning | ||
| Effective Teaching through Differentiation, Technology and Assessment | ||
| Category 6: The Professional Educator | 3 | |
| Child, Family, School and Community Relationships | ||
| Teacher Leadership & Educational Change | ||
| Collaborative Partnerships for Educators | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required in each Educator Essentials course.
Four-Year Plan
Earth Science-Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIV 1000 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication I | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1300 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 1320 | Earth History | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| UNIV 1010 | First-Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication II | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 1200 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1210 | Elements of Weather Laboratory | 1 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 1100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| EARTHSCI 1110 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| EDUC 2385 | Teaching Methods l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 2485 | Teaching Internship l: Secondary Science | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EARTHSCI 3120/5120 | Planets | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| 3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EARTHSCI 3210/5210 | Meteorology | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| 3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 5 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 3585/5585 | Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 3685/5685 | Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Science | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| 3000/4000-Level Earth Science Electives** | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Earth Science-Teaching, B.A.
Goal 1 - Critical Thinking & Data Analysis: Our students will use concepts from Earth and Space Science to critically analyze and interpret scientific data.
- Outcome 1.1 - Analyze and interpret scientific data to formulate an evidence-based conclusion
- Outcome 1.2 - Use a variety of mathematical tools and computer software to describe scientific phenomena and answer scientific questions
Goal 2 - Communication: Our students will be able to communicate concepts from Earth and Space Science.
- Outcome 2.1 - Create a well-written report or paper that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
- Outcome 2.2 - Create and deliver a well-constructed oral report that summarizes scientific data and draws evidence-based conclusions
Goal 3 - Content Knowledge and Skills: Our students will apply concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to the real world.
- Outcome 3.1 - Describe fundamental theories and concepts in Earth and Space Science
- Outcome 3.2 - Use concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to create a model of a complex system
- Outcome 3.3 - Use concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science to solve a real-world problem
- Outcome 3.4 - Use scientific equipment to collect valid scientific data.
Goal 4 - Pedagogy: Our students will teach concepts and theories from Earth and Space Science.
- Outcome 4.1 - Design and teach lessons that incorporate concepts from Earth and Space Science and are aligned with the Iowa Science Teaching Standards.