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CPD - Integrated Curriculum |
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EDU 930 - Student - Centered Learning Credits: 3
Inspire and encourage active meaningful participation, collaboration, and quality task completion. You will learn student-centered activities that motivate your students. Gather a wide variety of fresh resources, observe best-practice strategies and collect standards/CCSS-aligned lessons that meet your needs, any core area, K-12. The what, why and how of student-centered learning, collaboration and 21st Century skills provide multiple opportunities to investigate, assess, evaluate and plan student-centered, student-directed and student-produced units of study. You will create a distinctive toolkit loaded with 30+ useful, self-selected ideas and exit with a developed practical project or unit of study. An emphasis is placed on the integration of literacy and technology across the curriculum. This online course aligns with CCSS, CCR, & NSBTS.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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EDU 931 - Elections for Everyone Credits: 3
Pass a Levy - Elect a Candidate - Learn About the Election Process - This fun class is designed to teach you about best practices for winning an election. Whether you are an administrator or teacher, our class will help build your career. Developing a tactical campaign strategy is critical to the success of any election. Our class shares the step by step process of a successful campaign. You will learn how to support a candidate or issue. You will also create fun and engaging lesson plans that focus on running campaigns. Most importantly, class emphasizes developing citizenship in your 6th through 12th grade students. Learn how to take charge of a campaign and win the election!
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EDU 932 - Kahoot! in the Classroom Credits: 3
Create a fun filled way to teach your K-12th grade students. This class uncovers uses of the popular Kahoot! platform. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform for teachers. The course will directly impact your performance in the classroom and beyond. More importantly, students will learn how to engage a classroom in a variety of ways. Thought provoking supplemental readings, high-quality online resources and student-centered lessons make this an ideal class for both classroom teachers and administrators. You will create Kahoot! accounts, develop professional learning networks, create feedback loops, create review materials, and icebreakers. All five of the National Teachers Standards are covered in this class.
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EDU 933 - Biblical Worldview Integration Credits: 3
Why are so many students graduating from Christian schools, then abandoning their beliefs after the first or second year of college? If Christian schools are incorporating biblical integration into their classes, why are students still falling away? As Christian teachers, we need to provide opportunities for our students to examine their own thinking to determine if their beliefs are in line with Biblical truth and reality. Biblical Worldview Integration is not attaching a Bible verse to every lesson; rather, it is learning to see all of creation and all knowledge under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. This course will introduce effective strategies to help your students develop habits of thinking that are based on the truth and grounded in God's Word.
This course counts toward both ACSI's Christian Philosophy of Education (CPoE) requirement and educational studies hours for renewal of ACSI certification.
Note: Required book(s) must be purchased separately.
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EDU 934 - Sketchnotes for Comprehension Credits: 2
Visual note taking is one of the best ways to learn and process new information. Sketchnotes for Comprehension is not a course for artists or those who want to become artists. It is a course for those who want to improve or teach others to improve in the skills of taking better notes. Through this course, you will learn the foundations of how to teach your students to take notes that will help them organize and retain information in a fun and powerful way.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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EDU 935 - Superpowers for Educators & Coaches Credits: 3
You don't have to be Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman in this class. Instead, learn about your superpowers that simply need development. This course uncovers strategies to increase productivity and performance on a professional and personal level. Research demonstrates that people who implement the strategies of Habit, Mindset, Willpower, Meditation, and Forgiveness into a weekly if not daily routine have a more impactful life filled with achievement and fulfillment. Consider the impact this can have on your classroom. Coaching strategies are relevant in classrooms and in almost every aspect of your professional life. The course is comprised of top authors who share examples of real people, real achievement, and highly productive lives. Don't wake up at age 30, 40, 50, or 60 and ask "Where did my life go?" Instead, make every day one of achievement!
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EDU 936 - Quiz & Vocabulary Apps for Educators Credits: 2
Apps for Educators is a series of courses for tech-minded educators. Quiz and Vocabulary Apps for Educators is the first in this series. Compare Kahoot and Quizziz. Which review application works best? Does it depend on the situation, the class, grade level or subject matter? Vocabulary acquisition is the foundation of content reading. Consider strategies and best practices to implement new vocabulary, and share what you have learned with other educators.
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EDU 937 - Developing Master Students Credits: 2 - 3
As a teacher, counselor, or school administrator you know that being a successful student in today's society can be challenging. This course is designed to help educators create a curriculum and environment that promote and enable student success. The course prepares and equips teachers, counselors, and administrators to empower students to reach their educational and career goals by introducing them to strategies, techniques, and self-management tools commonly recognized to lead to success. Topics include educational/career goal-setting and success strategies, time management, reading comprehension, taking notes, test taking, critical thinking, communicating, utilizing resources, using technology, and beginning research skills.
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CPD - Literature |
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LIT 901 - Short Stories from American Literature Credits: 3
Reading good stories is a wonderful way to learn! Teachers will read stories by classic and contemporary American authors. This course also reviews the tools for reading, developing insight, understanding, and discernment. You will learn how to incorporate stories into your teaching. This course is for grade levels 7-12.
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LIT 902 - Studies in the American Novel Credits: 3
Learn how literary works have shaped the development of American Literature and the very nature of our thought and culture. This course, designed for teachers of middle and secondary school, provides the structure and incentive to read and think about some of the great novels from American fiction. Learn how critical research on novels will enhance your lesson plans for teaching great novels.
NOTE: Required textbooks must be purchased separately
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LIT 903 - Hispanic Literature
This course is designed to help teachers of grades K-12 teach literature and creative writing using the works of Gary Soto, well known Latino author. Soto's natural style and his interest in everyday experiences make his writing a perfect introduction to literature and a natural springboard for creative writing in the classroom.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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LIT 903 - Hispanic Literature: Gary Soto 3 Units
Use the works of Gary Soto as a perfect introduction to literature and a natural springboard for creative writing in the classroom. Soto helps build the self-esteem of Latino readers and promotes understanding and tolerance among readers from all ethnic groups.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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LIT 903 - Hispanic Literature: Gary Soto Credits: 3
Enrich your knowledge with the literary work of well known and gifted Latino author, Gary Soto. This course is designed to help teachers of grades K-12 teach literature and creative writing using the works of Gary Soto. Soto's natural style and his interest in everyday experiences make his writing a perfect introduction to literature and a natural springboard for creative writing in the classroom. Readers of all ethnicities now have more opportunity to share the richness of the culture as well as understand more fully what these people have experienced.
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LIT 904 - Children's Literature Credits: 3
Learning how to bring children and books together in productive and satisfying experiences is the ultimate goal in this course. You will become more aware of the wealth of available children's literature and will develop skills for selecting literature that is enriching and beneficial for children. Few experiences are so universally enjoyed by children as reading.
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LIT 905 - Folktales from Around the World Credits: 3
Experience an introduction to folk literature from many cultures. The provided texts include activities which establish context, introduce vocabulary, stimulate and assess comprehension and invite application to everyday life and experience. You will be reading folktales and learn how to design several grade-level appropriate lessons. These folktales will enrich the teaching of reading and storytelling.
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LIT 906 - British Novels Credits: 3
British literature, classics from the 19th and 20th century will be the focus of this course. In this course you will have the opportunity to read and research two novels selected from a list of classics and will be encouraged to prepare to teach one of these novels. While the course may be most appropriate for secondary teachers, those who teach other levels may also enjoy the satisfaction that comes from reading great literature.
NOTE: Required textbooks must be purchased separately
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LIT 907 - Short Stories From Around the World Credits: 3
Experience reading outstanding short stories from multiple cultures, including Europe, South America, and Africa. When one reads international authors, one is caught first by the universality of life. Their concerns and experiences and dilemmas are not that different from those of readers and writiers everywhere. In this course, you will be guided as you build a new appreciation for literature outside America, recognition of the wealth of cultural and social diversity, a fresh awareness of the short story form and its potential and confidence in teaching the short story as a literary form.
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LIT 908 - Poetry for Children Credits: 3
Children naturally love poetry. This course is designed to help teachers gain confidence in teaching poetry- both reading and writing. It will introduce rationale, techniques and strategies for sharing poems with children. Teachers will discover the potential of poetry to enrich their classrooms plus practical ideas to inspire and encourage children to enjoy reading and writing poetry themselves. As children mature, so does the potential for poetry. It may enrich their lies with its vivd imagery and sound experience. It may complement their learning in almost every subject area.
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LIT 909 - Fantasy Literature Credits: 3
Fantasy literature has many unique uses for the classroom. Many teachers would like to capitalize on natural fascination young readers have with fantasy literature. This course will introduce you to techniques and strategies for teaching fantasy lit in the classroom. Readings and activities will help deal with unique challenges that come with reading outside the 'realistic boundaries.' Fantasy literature also encourages creativity of expression, including presentation through visual and performing arts.
NOTE: Required textbooks must be purchased separately
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LIT 910 - The Young Adult Novel Credits: 3
Learn how to make the reading of young adult novels stimulating and relevant to students' lives. Discover refreshing and practical ways to integrate quality young adult novels into your curriculum, simplifying your teaching and making literature more accessible for your students. This course offers an excellent opportunity for teachers to learn more about the young adult novel as a genre and how to incorporate it into a traditional classic-based classroom. You will also learn how to select appropriate and high-quality novels. Outstanding CD-ROM resource included. This course is meant for Grades 5-12.
NOTE: Required textbooks must be purchased separately
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LIT 911 - Hispanic Folktales Credits: 3
There is no richer, more enjoyable, or convenient vehicle than folktales from which students are able to learn about another culture. Folktales are a 'fingerprint of history' revealing setting, customs, flavor of locality, origins or tradition, and history. They can demonstrate attitudes, priorities, and moral outlook and at the same time, maintain a student's interest. Their appeal lies in the various levels of interpretation and appreciation. Their contribution to multi-cultural understanding, in today's world, is most important and this class is also adaptable to the foreign language classroom. Students will read a brief text, define motifs, identify cultural aspects, compare and contrast and list commonalities. Students are asked to identify specific state or district standards and explain how the lessons are aligned with the standards. Information in this course is in alignment with the McRel standards for United States in Literature www.mcrel.org
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LIT 912 - African Folktales Credits: 3
Learn about the folktale genre, how to select appropriate, high-quality tales, how to incorporate them into the classroom and how to make the reading of these tales stimulating and relevant to students' lives. This course introduces teachers to the intriguing world of African folktales. Share the excitement as you read this collection of fascinating inherited wisdom. This course, which may be completed with or without students, was designed to meet national standards in literature and language arts, and targets grades K-8.
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LIT 913 - Teaching Shakespeare Credits: 3
Looking for a new approach to classic literature? Teaching Shakespeare offers you an opportunity to explore a variety of new, innovative teaching strategies for approaching Shakespeare in the classroom. This online, standards-based course includes special attention to Shakespearean vocabulary, comprehension and fluency, as well as current resources for teaching Shakespeare. Students will design appropriate activities and lesson plans that are tailored to the Shakespearean play of their choice. Students should also have access to selected plays of Shakespeare.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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LIT 914 - American Drama Credits: 3
Great plays from American literature have contributed to the very nature of our thought and culture and have influenced the overall development of American literature. This online course provides the structure and incentive to read and think about some of the great plays from American literature. You will build on your own expertise as you read, reflect, and design creative activities and lessons for your classrooms. Aligned with the Common Core State Standards, this course empowers teachers with innovative and meaningful ways to study American drama with students.
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CPD - Mathematics |
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MAT 900 - Math Activities: Primary Grades Credits: 3
Discover math Activities for the Primary Grades designed for first through third grade teachers. This course integrates theory and practice, using innovative teaching strategies. Teachers will engage their students in hands-on activities that build mathematical knowledge and demonstrate proficiency. The learning experiences are easily adaptable to meet the various learning styles and needs as well as prepare students for achievement testing. You will also have the chance to interact with the instructor and their classmates in the online environment as they complete assignments. The concept and skill areas presented in this course are aligned with national, state, and local guidelines. In addition, the lessons are easily integrated into existing mathematics programs. Free Adobe Reader needed to view course files.
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MAT 900A - Math Activities: Primary Grades Credits: 3
Discover math Activities for the Primary Grades designed for first through third grade teachers. This online course integrates theory and practice, using innovative teaching strategies. Teachers will engage their students in hands-on activities that build mathematical knowledge and demonstrate proficiency. The learning experiences are easily adaptable to meet the various learning styles and needs as well as prepare students for achievement testing. You will also have the chance to interact with the instructor and their classmates in the online environment as they complete assignments. The concept and skill areas presented in this course are aligned with national, state, and local guidelines. In addition, the lessons are easily integrated into existing mathematics programs. Free Adobe Reader needed to view course files. Free Adobe Reader needed to view course files.
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MAT 901 - Math Activities: Intermediate Grades Credits: 3
Learn innovative teaching strategies integrating theory and practice utilizing a variety of high-interest formats. The activities are designed to serve as reviews, diagnostic aids, and remedial teaching tools for teachers who are working with students in grades four, five and six. The learning experiences are easily adaptable to meet the various learning styles and needs as well as prepare students for achievement testing. The activities in Math Activities for the Intermediate Grades cover numeration, reading numbers, place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, time, money, measurement, fractional numbers, decimals, and problem solving. The teacher-friendly formats are designed for active participation of all students in both small group and whole class lessons. The concept and skill areas presented in this course are aligned with national, state, and local guidelines. In addition, the lessons are easily integrated into existing mathematics programs. Free Adobe Reader needed to view course files.
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MAT 901A - Math Activities: Intermediate Grades Credits: 3
Learn innovative teaching strategies in this online class, integrating theory and practice utilizing a variety of high-interest formats. The activities are designed to serve as reviews, diagnostic aids, and remedial teaching tools for teachers who are working with students in grades four, five and six. The learning experiences are easily adaptable to meet the various learning styles and needs as well as prepare students for achievement testing. The activities in Math Activities for the Intermediate Grades cover numeration, reading numbers, place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, time, money, measurement, fractional numbers, decimals, and problem solving. The teacher-friendly formats are designed for active participation of all students in both small group and whole class lessons. The concept and skill areas presented in this course are aligned with national, state, and local guidelines. In addition, the lessons are easily integrated into existing mathematics programs. Free Adobe Reader needed to view course files.
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MAT 902 - Addition/Subtraction Methods: Regrouping/ Place Value 3 Units
Actively involve your students in learning mathematics! Design learning experiences to build conceptual understanding of single, double and triple-digit addition and subtraction and beginning place value concepts. Use learning games and children's literature to connect early literacy to math content and real-world situations.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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MAT 903 - Beginning Place Value, Multiplication and Division 3 Units
Get students' attention and help them build conceptual understanding! Develop content knowledge and methods for standards-based learning. Explore lessons focused on grouping, number patterns, base ten, number sense (quantities 100 and beyond) and computation skills.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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MAT 905 - Multiplication and Division With Manipulatives Credits: 3
Creating a learning environment that supports the development of understanding math concepts for our young learners is as critical as the choice of curriculum expectations. Learn how to encourage and promote understanding so children will learn that mathematics makes sense and is applicable to their everyday needs. This standards-based methods course is designed to provide teachers in the upper primary and middle grades (3-5 grades) with supplemental activities and manipulative materials that have been carefully sequenced for developing mastery of the basic facts of multiplication and division. The course assignments may be completed with or without classroom student participation. Go to www.kconnect.com to preview this course.All materials are included. This course was developed by Carol Gossett.
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MAT 907 - Organizing Learning Environments Credits: 3
This course has been specially designed to help teachers of primary children establish a classroom that is supportive of an active, meaning-based approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics. Designed for K-1 teachers, using the book, Math Time, by Kathy Richardson, students explore a complete guide to scheduling, organizing and planning child-centered and appropriate math experiences. Using the child-centered theme of The Gingerbread Man each lesson is directly tied to specific national math standards through a theme approach. The assignments may be completed with or without student classroom participation. Go to www.kconnect.com to preview this course. This course was developed by Carol Gossett.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 909 - Problem Solving Attrib w/Logic Blocks Credits: 3
Designed for K-3 grade teachers, this course presents an early introduction to problem solving using manipulatives. The emphasis of the course is on developing concepts of logic and problem solving employing attributes of shape, color, size, thickness, and numbers. The assignments may be completed with or without student classroom participation. Go to www.kconnect.com to preview this course. All materials are included.
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MAT 912 - Great Mathematicians Before 1700 Credits: 3
Surprise and excite students as they discover mathematics come from real human beings like themselves. Learn how to take the fear and apprehension out of mathematics. The stories behind mathematical discoveries are fascinating but rarely told. When students learn how persons like themselves have discovered and shaped mathematics, their interest and motivation grows. This course examines the lives and work of great mathematicians who lived before 1700. It is designed to help teachers of grades 3-12 show the human dimension of mathematics.
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MAT 913 - Great Mathematicians After 1700 Credits: 3
Explore the stories behind mathematical discoveries which are fascinating but rarely told. When students learn how people like themselves have discovered and shaped mathematics, their interest and motivation grows. Share with students the stories about mathematicians and engage in problems similar to the ones these mathematicians worked with, which opens the door for students to see how mathematics is inter-connected. This course examines the lives and work of great mathematicians who lived after 1700. It is designed to help teachers of grades 3-12 show the human dimension of mathematics.
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MAT 914 - Patterns and Problem Solving Credits: 3
Many of us already know that problem solving can be an exciting, exhilarating adventure. Students who have caught this enthusiasm may simply be given a problem and ""turned loose"" to see what they can find. Others, frustrated by lack of direction or insecure about process, will find the activities in this course guiding them towards success. With just a little help, every student can make some significant discoveries about mathematics. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the important role patterns play in mathematics. Patterns unlock the world of mathematics. This course provides useful resources and strategies for teachers who would like to help students recognize patterns and use them to make discoveries.
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MAT 915 - Recreational Math for the Classroom Credits: 3
Discover how recreational mathematics is real mathematics presented in a context that makes it fun, interesting and challenging. The regular use of mathematical recreations throughout the year can serve as a means of convincing students that mathematics can be exciting. Hopefully, this enthusiasm will be transferred to other mathematical topics in the traditional curriculum. There may be no more effective means of motivating students of any grade of ability level. This course is designed to help K-12 teachers implement recreational mathematics in meaningful ways.
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MAT 916 - Fractions: Addition and Subtraction 3 Units
Expand your math content knowledge and present lessons that enable your students to construct an understanding of fractions. Develop a foundation and understanding in concepts of equivalence, least common multiples, greatest common factors, addition, subtraction and more.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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MAT 918 - Whole Numbers: Addition/Subtraction Credits: 3
This methods course offers K-2 teachers lessons that will enable students to construct an understanding of addition and subtraction. Standards-based activities use a hands-on approach to the teaching of computation. The assignments may be completed with or without student classroom participation. Go to www.kconnect.com to preview this course. The textbook for this course must be purchased separately.
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MAT 919 - Early Number Concepts (prek - 1) Credits: 3
Experience how this standards-based methods course offers Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First grade teachers a guide for their students which focus on counting, comparing and patterns. All of the manipulative materials and activities included in this class have been developed to provide teachers with concrete, pictorial, and abstract experiences in early number concepts to help students construct an understanding of number (number sense.) Over 100 focused tasks directly tied to specific National and State content standards are provided as a resource. The assignments may be completed with or without student participation. Go to www.kconnect.com to preview this course. This course was developed by Carol Gossett.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 920 - Primary Geometry Concepts K-3 Credits: 3
This standards-based course offers primary teachers lessons that focus on geometry concepts including spatial sense, attributes of shapes and structures (both two- and three-dimensional), composition and decomposition of shapes, positions and relationships between positions, and geometric language. Concrete, pictorial, and abstract experiences are provided. The hands-on course consists of a text with lessons and activities which teach for understanding, manipulatives, and assessment of student learning through suggested questioning techniques. The course assignments may be completed with or without classroom student participation. Go to www.kconnect.com to preview this course.
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MAT 921 - Teaching First Year Algebra Credits: 3
Faced with teaching first year algebra? This course provides useful ideas, strategies and resources for teachers of first year algebra. The ideas, approaches and strategies in this course should make teaching first year algebra less abstract and more satisfying to both teacher and student. Participants will be asked to read several articles and to experiment with a variety of creative approaches to make algebra concepts more concrete. Each teacher enrolled will be allowed to choose activities most appropriate for his or her classroom. These resources are designed to reinforce important algebraic concepts and to supplement the text currently used.
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MAT 922 - Patterns and Relationships (k - 2) Credits: 3
Discover how to use hands-on materials, real-world problem-solving and playful activities to support number concepts while introducing students to the building blocks of Algebra. This ONLINE course will help you extend primary students' experiences with numbers through the use of patterning, number relationships, and graphing. Course activities include the design and development of Common Core lessons and activities to promote algebraic thinking in primary grades. Teachers may complete this course with or without students.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 923 - Assessing Students Math Learning (4-12) Credits: 3
Discover powerful ways to assess students' mathematics learning in this ONLINE course which is designed to help teachers. Specific resources and activities provided will encourage the development of appropriate Common Core assessment tasks such as writing, open-ended questions, portfolios, and journals. Teachers will learn how these various forms of assessment can provide detailed information about student learning and thought processes. Teachers may complete this course with or without students.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 924 - Virtual Manipulatives K - 12 Credits: 3
Investigate virtual pattern blocks, geoboards, function machines and more. This online course will introduce teachers K - 12 to the world of virtual manipulatives. You will compare and contrast virtual manipulatives to traditional manipulatives and discover ways to integrate them into their standards-based mathematics instruction. You will become familiar with current research on the use of computer-based virtual manipulatives in the classroom.
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MAT 925 - Patterns and Relationships (3 - 5) Credits: 3
Discover captivating activities, use manipulatives and real-world problem-solving to support number concepts while introducing students to the building blocks of Algebra. This online course will provide you with numerous opportunities to reflect on current research and pedagogy related to algebraic thinking in the intermediate grades. Make direct application to your own classroom through the design and development of lessons that explore growth patterns, tables, variables, and coordinate graphs. All of the readings and activities are built upon the Common Core standards. Teachers may complete this course with or without students.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 926 - Developing Algebraic Thinking (6 - 8) Credits: 3
Discover how to support deeper understanding of foundational algebraic concepts in grades 6-8. Teachers will explore growth patterns and functions, variables, linear relationships, and coordinate graphs. Based on the text and research-based journal articles, teachers will design and implement a unit of grade-level appropriate algebraic thinking activities with their students. All of the readings and activities are built upon the Common Core standards. Teachers may complete this course with or without students.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 927 - Teach Math to English Language Learners Credits: 3
Explore research-based strategies and approaches proven to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in mathematics and language development. You will explore current research based strategies proven to support English language learners in both mathematics and language development. You will analyze mathematics teaching examples involving the development of academic language, the use of concrete materials and the importance of visual learning. Participants in this online course will collaborate with colleagues to connect current research and pedagogy to their own mathematics teachings practices and experiences with English Language Learners. All of the readings and activities are built upon the Common Core standards. Teachers may complete this course with or without students.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 928 - Technology - Enhanced Math Learning Credits: 3
The activities in this online course will provide you with multiple opportunities to deepen your understanding and apply insights to your own teaching. Designed to provide you with a foundation for using technology to enhance students' mathematics learning in your classroom. Participants in this course will examine best practices for technology-based mathematics tools such as calculators, software, online games, spreadsheets, and interactive whiteboards. All of the readings and activities are built upon the Common Core standards. Teachers may complete this course with or without students.
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MAT 929 - Fostering Math Discussions Credits: 3
Discover powerful ways to engage students in mathematics discussion. This online course will explore principles of productive talk and specific techniques that will get your students talking about math. Collaborate with online colleagues as you add useful strategies to your math talk toolkit. All of the readings and activities are built upon the Common Core standards. Teachers may complete this course with or without students.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 930 - Common Core Math Practices Credits: 3
Discover how to engage your students in the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice. In this course, you will explore specific strategies for developing mathematically proficient students who reason, apply mathematics to problems and communicate precisely about their thinking. Opportunities for online collaboration and resource sharing make this course a powerful vehicle for professional growth and classroom change. Teachers may complete this course with or without students. NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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MAT 931 - Mathematics for Social Justice Credits: 3
Social justice awareness can be utilized in lessons in the classroom. This online course will introduce you to specific strategies for engaging students in mathematics lessons and activities built around social justice issues, such as healthy eating, living wages around the world, access to clean water or fair trade. You will explore the rationale for integrating critical issues into mathematics curriculum, examine the guidelines for incorporating social justice lessons, and evaluate current research-based strategies for promoting critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning within Common Core mathematics instruction. This course may be completed with or without students.
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MAT 932 - Rich Math Tasks in the Classroom Credits: 3
The goal of this online course is to introduce you to strategies to enrich your students critical thinking skills by engaging in meaningful problem solving using rich mathematical tasks. The eight Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice require students to think critically as they apply their skills and knowledge to mathematical situations. Rich tasks present students with the opportunity to conjecture and reason, explore and model, collaborate and communicate about mathematical thinking. Teachers will explore the rationale for developing a math-task culture as well as develop strategies for selecting, planning and implementing tasks in the classroom. This course may be completed with or without students.
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MAT 933 - Improving Fluency With Number Talks Credits: 3
Do your students struggle with math facts? Are you looking for practical methods that go beyond memorization? This online course will introduce you to number talks, a classroom routine that engages students in the use of strategies that support number flexibility and fluency. During number talks, students explore and discuss number structure and relationships for mentally calculating addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percents and decimals. In this Common Core-based course, teachers will explore the rationale as well as specific tools for structuring number talks within mathematics instruction.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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CPD - Music |
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MUS 900 - Music for the Classroom 3 Units
Broaden your knowledge of teaching music pre-K through 3rd grade. Weave music into the lives of your students and study how it affects the brain and enhances learning. Become aware of a variety of recording artists and performers of children's music.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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MUS 901 - Music and Science 3 Units
Interested in enjoying more music with your students? How about combining that with learning science songs? Be provided the opportunity to integrate science and music for preschool and elementary teachers as a variety of science related songs for children are reviewed and identified for concept.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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MUS 902 - Music and Reading 3 Units
Preschool and elementary school teachers will enjoy the integration of music with reading and language arts provided by this course. Participants select the songs, create lesson plans to accompany each song, produce a CD and make a songbook with lyrics to all songs, tailored to the needs of their students. Participants are provided with a large selection of children's songs to choose from in creating a music resources to complement the national common core standards at chosen grade levels. A tailored music product that can be used for many years is the valuable result of this course.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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CPD - Physical Education |
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PED 900 - Teaching Golf Credits: 3
Creating an effective golf curriculum or program for teachers and coaches is the goal for this course. Although golf is a game of physical skill, it is also one of the more mentally demanding sports. Covered in the course are: basic and intermediate skills, rules of the game, etiquette and ways to overcome the psychological challenges of golf. Grade level K-12. This course will prepare you to teach golf to yourself, small groups and your entire class. An added benefit of this course will be the improvement participants will notice in their own game.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 901 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education Credits: 3
Enhance even the best physical education programs, learn about many introductory and fitness activities, along with numerous lead-up and lesson-focus games. Starting with physical education goals and objectives, the course will lead participants through such innovative topics as movement learning, curriculum planning, class management and legal liability. Grade level K-12.
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PED 902 - Teaching Indoor Team Sports Credits: 2 - 3
By offering a quality curriculum with a spark of enthusiasm you can kindle an interest in almost any sport! Physical educators can make a critical impact on athletes and "non-athletes" alike. Physical educators and coaches will be provided with information to structure comprehensive volleyball, basketball and racquetball sports units. Course work includes sport history, rules, drills and proactive routines, strategies and sport-specific physical conditioning exercises. Methods and techniques for teaching indoor team sports will meet specific national standards for physical education and may be applied to meet your state requirements for endorsement and recertification for physical education.
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PED 903 - Walking for Fitness Credits: 3
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the emphasis of this course which is designed to stress the importance of cardiovascular, muscular and mental fitness development. The course will help teachers and administrators acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for physical fitness through participation in a carefully monitored walking program.
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PED 904 - Learning From the Legends Credits: 3
Whether you teach physical education, math, science, writing, history or any number of subjects, this course will help you to motivate your students to accomplish tasks as they are set before them. How many times have you heard a student complain about how running a mile, writing a research report or mastering algebraic problems will ever apply to life beyond school? For some students at some point in their educational journey, these tasks seem to have no application beyond the classroom. You will read about celebrities who describe how sports have helped them reach the top of their professions. Their stories demonstrate the value of applying lessons learned in all walks of life to the final path of becoming the best person possible.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 905 - Teaching Tennis Credits: 3
In this course designed to build the skills and knowledge needed to effectively teach tennis in a class or small group situation. Sharpen your tennis skills and knowledge to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Recognize the value of teaching physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and or social interaction.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 906 - Elementary Sports: Games From Around the World Credits: 3
This course is designed to enlighten you to the vast world of children's activities. These games, activities and sports are not only enjoyable, but are chosen to be maximum physical benefit. The course includes background information on various countries represented, including geographic, historic, and cultural information. This course can be integrated into existing teaching materials, creating a cross-curricular approach to physical education instruction. Designed for grade levels K -12.
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PED 907 - Teaching Outdoor Team Sports Credits: 2 - 3
Build quality outdoor team sports units with the information and structure you will learn from this course. Sports history, rules, drills and practice routines, strategies and sport-specific physical conditioning exercises for soccer, softball, and flag football will be covered. A variety of instructional information will be provided at current website addresses for up-to-date access to information regarding outdoor team sports.
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PED 908 - Teaching Individual Sports Credits: 3
Build quality individual sports units to encourage participation in regular physical activity for life-long fitness. Explore sport history, rules, practice routines, strategies, sport-specific physical conditioning exercises and selection of proper attire and equipment. A variety of instructional information will be provided at current website addresses for up-to-date access regarding individual sports. Three of the following individual sports may be used for course study: aquatics, aerobics, badminton, weight training, bowling, running, track, kickboxing, golf, archery, wrestling, tennis or another individual sport approved by the instructor. NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 909 - Active Bodies, Healthy Minds Credits: 3
Recent studies provide compelling evidence that the physical well-being of students has direct impact on their ability to achieve academically. Research supports the idea that quality daily physical activity can be a factor in improved overall learning. Physical exercises such as spinning, crawling, rolling, tumbling, swinging, and jumping strengthen those areas of the brain that are related to mental concentration, planning, and decision making, while aerobic activity seems to assist in memory. This course is for physical education and classroom teachers who want to help their students become physically fit and in turn, active learners. Teachers will be provided a wealth of information and practical activities for movement-supported learning.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 910 - Achievement-Based Curriculum for PE 3 Units
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding and application of Kelly and Melograno's Achievement Based Curriculum (ABC) for developing or revising physical education curriculum. The ABC model is used to develop, revise and implement K-12 standards based physical education curricula.
Center for Professional Development students only.
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PED 910N - Achievement - Based Curriculum for Physical Education Credits: 3
Develop an understanding of Kelly and Melograno's Achievement Based Curriculum (ABC) for creating or revising physical education curriculum. The ABC model is used to develop, revise and implement K-12 standards-based physical education curricula. This course is designed to satisfy The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) National Standards and Grade-Level for K-12 Physical Education and various State standards for physical education. The SHAPE National Standards and Grade-Level for K-12 Physical Education were developed to provide states, school districts, and teachers' guidelines for developing appropriate standards-based physical education. Curriculum is based on cognitive, psychomotor, and behavioral developmental changes of students from Kindergarten through High School.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 911 - History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education Credits: 3
Examine the history of games, play, sport and physical education using a chronological approach to discover their connection to Western thought and culture. The course takes a constructivist approach that is based on scholarly research using both primary and secondary sources, yet is made relevant, applicable and practical by being project-centered. Teachers are given freedom to build their learning experience around their own unique background, interests and location.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 912 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education Credits: 3
This course is designed to be a balance between learning the content needed to be an effective Physical Education teacher at the secondary level and applying the pedagogy needed to teach the content. You will develop an understanding and learn to implement either nationally-recognized or California-adopted Content Standards. Course assessments are designed to show that the knowledge gained can carry over to processing and effectively using it within the Physical Education setting. Students will also be exposed to resources which can be ongoing sources of information for teaching in the future. The textbook itself will be a great resource that you will want to keep as a handy reference for your teaching career.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 913 - Activities for Development Credits: 3
This course provides physical activities that focus on multilateral development. This helps promote proper physical development of children and enhances biomotor abilities. Developing a child multilaterally allows them to progress, achieve fitness and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Students will utilize a text book and select activities in the course manual to assist in understanding and learning the course concepts. The course meets national standards in physical education in the areas of movement, maintaining a level of fitness, understanding the benefits of fitness and the social and personal responsibility with participation in physical activity. NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately at http://www.humankinetics.com/
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PED 914 - Technology in Physical Education Credits: 3
Technology has become an infusive and pervasive presence in most aspects of today's culture; at home, at work, in the classroom, and on the athletic field. Technology has provided teachers and coaches with new tools and has opened up whole worlds of new possibilities for teaching, learning, coaching and managing competitions. Using a project-based approach, and in collaboration with the instructor and other participants, students in this course will become familiar with both current and emerging technologies that may be useful in their teaching and/or coaching. Projects will be implemented to address both Common Core and National Educational Technology Standards. No required textbook.
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PED 915 - Teaching Badminton Credits: 2
Learn how to build a badminton sports unit to encourage participation in regular physical activity for lifelong fitness. As teachers and coaches, you can make a tremendous impact on athletes and ""non-athletes by sparking enthusiasm for badminton or any sport. Course work includes sport history, rules, drills and proactive routines, strategies and sport-specific physical conditioning exercises.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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PED 916 - Interdisciplinary Elementary Physical Education Credits: 3
Build a foundation for curriculum development, instruction, and assessment of student performance in core curriculum through the use of movement. Interdisciplinary Elementary Physical Education introduces the integration, implementation and collaboration of core classroom curriculum with human movement focusing on the SHAPE Physical Education National Standards and specific State Standards.
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PED 917 - Spectrum of Teaching Styles for Physical Education Credits: 3
Learn how to transition your teacher-focused classes to become student-centered by using Mosston's Spectrum of Teaching Styles. The Spectrum of Teaching Styles moves from the Command (Style A), where the teacher makes all the decisions to Self-Teach (Style K) where the student makes all the decisions. You can use the Spectrum of Teaching Styles to develop, revise, and implement the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) National Standards and Grade-Level for K-12 Physical Education and various State standards for physical education.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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SCI 900 - Physical Science Activities for Grades 1-3 Credits: 3
Engage students in the exploration of concepts covering water, air, energy, gravity, electricity and magnetism. Present lessons that encourage students to take a constructivist approach to learning as they develop inquiry skills. Work together with your students as active learners. Increase their understanding of physical science as they manipulate everyday objects and materials found in their environment. Teachers will be provided with background information for each experiment so they may encourage alternative explanations and develop critical and logical thinking in their students. The development of sensory-motor, observation and communication skills is the emphasis at this level. This course requires the free Acrobat reader to open and view course files.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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SCI 901 - Science for Elementary School (4-6) Credits: 3
The concepts covered in this course include magnetism, air pressure, gravity, kitchen chemistry, energy, and the properties of air, water, and oil.
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SCI 902 - Classroom Science: Plants Credits: 3
Explore plant life available on your school site and in the community to enrich your science programs. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12. You will be conducting and evaluating experiments with your students. Learn how to demonstrate making science learning relevant to daily life.
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SCI 902A - Classroom Science: Plants Credits: 2 - 3
Explore plant life available on your school site and in the community to enrich your science programs. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12. You will be conducting and evaluating experiments with your students. Learn how to demonstrate making science learning relevant to daily life.
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SCI 903 - Classroom Science: Animals Credits: 3
Explore animal life available on your school site. Topics of this class include insects, birds, pets, mammals, spiders, etc. You will receive easy-to-follow directions to help make an ant farm or insect collection. Participate in a planned series of experiments/experiences with your students. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12.
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SCI 903A - Classroom Science: Animals Credits: 2 - 3
Explore animal life available on your school site. Topics of this class include insects, birds, pets, mammals, spiders, etc. You will receive easy-to-follow directions to help make an ant farm or insect collection. Participate in a planned series of experiments/experiences with your students. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12.
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SCI 904 - Classroom Science: Human Body Credits: 3
Explore how the study of the human body can be used to enrich your science programs. Complete and evaluate a planned series of experiments dealing with the five senses, circulatory and respiratory systems, and related topics. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12.
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SCI 904A - Classroom Science: Human Body Credits: 3
Explore how the study of the human body can be used to enrich your science programs. Complete and evaluate a planned series of experiments dealing with the five senses, circulatory and respiratory systems, and related topics. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12.
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SCI 905 - Classroom Science: Earth Science Credits: 3
Explore topics of earth science available in the classroom, school site and in the community to enrich your science program. Topics covered include (1) experiments that deal with rock, minerals, soil, volcanoes, rivers, caves and erosion; and (2) easy-to-follow, hands-on ideas and some suggestions on how to effectively use the personnel at the school site and in the community. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12.
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SCI 905A - Classroom Science: Earth Science Credits: 2 - 3
Explore topics of earth science available in the classroom, school site and in the community to enrich your science program. Topics covered include (1) experiments that deal with rock, minerals, soil, volcanoes, rivers, caves and erosion; and (2) easy-to-follow, hands-on ideas and some suggestions on how to effectively use the personnel at the school site and in the community. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12.
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SCI 907 - Classroom Science: Cells and Genetics Credits: 3
Discover how to construct a cell, and learn about mitosis, meiosis, genetics, cells, and the parts of the cell. Apply this information to your everyday life in a meaningful way through the hands-on experiences provided. This standards-based course is designed to bring the materials of science into the K-12 classroom in a new and innovative manner. Explore many resources that will enhance the study of cells and genetics.
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SCI 909 - Living Systems: Structure and Function Credits: 3
Enrich your Science programs by discovering ways to teach the study of Biology with emphasis on the systems of the body. You will be required to complete and evaluate a planned series of experiments/experiences with your students. This curriculum aligns with the California State and National Standards. Use experiments/experiences with children in the classroom, home or neighborhood. Living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. Important levels of organization for structure and function include cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, whole organisms, and ecosystems.
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SCI 910 - Classroom Science: Weather and Water Credits: 3
Discover the many facets of weather-water problems that exist in most communities. You will have the opportunity to complete and evaluate a planned series of experiments/experiences with your students. You will learn lessons which you can use in the classroom, home or neighborhood. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12. NOT and ONLINE COURSE. NOTE: Register for SCI 910A if you wish to take this course Online.
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SCI 910A - Classroom Science: Weather and Water Credits: 3
Discover the many facets of weather-water problems that exist in most communities. You will have the opportunity to complete and evaluate a planned series of experiments/experiences with your students. You will learn lessons which you can use in the classroom, home or neighborhood. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12. This is an Online course.
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SCI 913 - Estuaries: Fragile Coastal Environments Credits: 3
Coastal environments not only provide habitats for marine life but are economically important and have high recreational and aesthetic value. Learn how fragile these environments are in the face of urbanization and the importance of protecting and preserving these treasures. Because the San Francisco Bay is the most heavily invaded estuary in the world, this course serves as an excellent example to illustrate the processes that operate in estuaries and the influence of human activities. Examine and apply the Next Generation Science Standards, as well as the connections between the NGSS and the Common Core. Develop lessons and activities to enrich your science curriculum. Visiting the San Francisco Bay area, or another estuary, is optional. Assignments are available for teachers who are not currently in the classroom.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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SCI 915 - Classroom Science: Matter and Energy Credits: 3
Enrich your science program with this K-12 methods course, designed to explore matter and energy. Topics include journaling; the study of matter; how light, heat, sound and electricity are used as energy sources. Study how food provides energy; how the five senses develop an understanding of matter and the states of matter.
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SCI 915A - Classroom Science: Matter and Energy Credits: 3
Enrich your science program with this K-12 methods course, designed to explore matter and energy. Topics include journaling; the study of matter; how light, heat, sound and electricity are used as energy sources. Study how food provides energy; how the five senses develop an understanding of matter and the states of matter.
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SCI 916 - Monterey Bay: National Marine Sanctuary Credits: 3
Experience the remarkable history of discovery, destruction, and redemption that have shaped the Monterey Bay. Through the text, videos, and rich resources offered on the Internet, including virtual tours, and optional site visits, you will learn how Monterey Bay overcame enormous odds through the efforts of individuals committed to marine conservation. Impacted by the early Spanish settlers, the Chinese squid hunters and the conservationists, this area has recovered and now exhibits the wonders of marine life in a unique environment. This course explores the history, environment, and fabulous sea life known to the region which can in turn be shared with students in the classroom through integrated lessons that align to state, district or national standards, including the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core Standards.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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SCI 917 - Astronomy: Our Solar System Credits: 3
Explore the major events in the history of astronomy as you journey through our solar system through readings, media presentations, and observations. The goal of this course is to expand your understanding of the night sky through active investigations. Examine and apply the Next Generation Science Standards, as well as the connections between the NGSS and the Common Core, as you develop lessons and activities to enrich your science curriculum. The rich, engaging environment of the online classroom will allow you to connect with other educators as you share resources, lessons and ideas. Assignments are available for teachers who are not currently in the classroom.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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SCI 920 - Classroom Science: Ecology and Pollution Credits: 3
This methods course has an emphasis on pollution for grades K-12. It is an activity-based, integrated unit which addresses real-life issues that directly affect the communities in which we live. Covered in this course are population growth, air quality, water quality, and land-use issues affecting our communities now and in the future.
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SCI 920A - Classroom Science: Ecology and Pollution Credits: 3
This methods course has an emphasis on pollution for grades K-12. It is an activity-based, integrated unit which addresses real-life issues that directly affect the communities in which we live. Covered in this course are population growth, air quality, water quality, and land-use issues affecting our communities now and in the future.
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SCI 922 - Yellowstone Natural History Credits: 3
Be introduced to the natural history of Yellowstone, the first National Park. Through the text, videos, and the rich resources offered on the Internet, students will gain insight and knowledge into the wildlife and many ecosystems found in this unique region. This course highlights not only the history but the geological features of the park available through virtual explorations or an optional onsite visit. Develop integrated lessons for the classroom that align to state, district or national standards, including the Common Core Standards.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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SCI 923 - Yosemite: Sierra Natural History Credits: 3
Explore the natural history of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains through text, video and the rich resources found on the Internet, including virtual tours and optional site visits. The wildlife, ecosystem, and geological uniqueness of the Sierras will leave a lasting impression as you discover and share the richness and value of this national treasure. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned as they develop integrated lessons for their classroom that align to state, district or national standards, including the Common Core Standards.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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SCI 927 - Astronomy: Our Universe Credits: 3
Discover the vastness of our universe as you learn about celestial objects such as galaxies, black holes, stars and nebula. Explore deep space and intergalactic activities through media and resources found on the Internet. Examine and apply the Next Generation Science Standards, as well as the connections between the NGSS and the Common Core, as you develop lessons and activities to enrich your science curriculum. The rich, engaging environment of the online classroom will allow you to connect with other educators as you share resources, lessons and ideas. Assignments are available for teachers who are not currently in the classroom.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
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