Course Syllabus

Investigating Science in the World Around You

This self-paced course will introduce you to the nine aspects of the Nature of Science deemed essential for the development of scientific literacy. Explore how this knowledge applies in the K-12 curriculum. Investigate many grade appropriate examples of how to bring the Nature of Science to life for your students.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

1. 1. Summarize the key features of how scientific knowledge is developed and how it is different from other types of knowledge
   2. Investigate the importance of critical thinking, curiosity, and questioning skills in scientific inquiry.
   3. Describe possible approaches to addressing selected aspects of the Nature of Science with your students.

Format

This course is a self-paced course. To obtain your completion badge for this course you will have to complete a self-reflection.

Grade Level

This course is suitable for educators teaching Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Estimate Duration

This course should take you 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.

Earn your badge 

You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this webinar counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: STEM Focused Learning.

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