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Scientific Literacy

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For Teachers Grades 3-12

This three-part series focuses on gaining understanding of and promoting student development of Scientific Literacy and 21st Century Skills through the use of inquiry. Taken in succession, the modules will explain and illustrate how inquiry-based learning helps students discover the nature of science for themselves.
(3 modules, 3 contact hours/module for a total of 9 contact hours in Level One)

This course may be taken at three different levels . A course taken through all three levels would serve well as a document of accomplishment for National Board Certification portfolios.
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►BENEFITS

With this course, educators...

LEARN how inquiry-based education provides a relevant and authentic learning environment for the 21st century learner and promotes deeper levels of understanding
VIEW video documentaries that take you in the field to hear scientists share their inquiry process
EXPLORE how to merge science-based curriculum and the natural curiosity of students
PERSONALIZE the professional learning experience by selecting relevant modules to meet specific goals (or for use in a mentoring role)
ENGAGE in reflection as a lens for improving practice
EARN CEU credit

►FORMAT

desktop video on demand

self-paced, anytime, anyplace

pre-post assessments, video documentaries of outstanding teachers in their classrooms, online resources, reflection activities

eCertificates for CEU credit

requires supervisor serve as evaluator

►CONTENT

►ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

►CEU: REQUIREMENTS, STATE REFERENCES, PRIOR APPROVAL FORM

►REGISTRATION FEES

Individual: $150/person/course
Customized options are available for district, regional, or state levels

REGISTER: Individual Form (FAX/Mail) or Online to the left

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USDLC is a nonprofit, multi-state educational consortium committed to excellence in teaching and learning through blended technologies. USDLC is committed to ensuring that all students and educators, regardless of circumstance or geographic location have equitable access to high quality education opportunities.

These products are based on work sponsored 100% by the Office of Innovation and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education under grant number R203F000003. The content of these products does not necessarily reflect the views of the Department or any other agency of the U.S. Government.