Science
Being qualified to teach science in the elementary school in California means possessing an in depth knowledge of the sciences such as life science, physical science, Earth and space science, and technology and engineering. I must also be prepared to teach my students to conduct research, analyze and interpret data, and present research work orally and in writing using evidence from sources. My students need to understand the process of making connections between science and the issues that effect our world at present in order to train them to be conscious citizens when it comes to our environment. For example, when teaching my students about the weather, I can explain that advancement in technology has affected our biosphere even though our living conditions have improved because of it. As a matter of fact, one of the requirements for teaching science requires teachers to crosscut between concepts and disciplines such as English Language Arts and History Social Science. In addition, I want to prepare my students to become critical thinkers. I want them to be able to make connections between information, to make thought out predictions, and observe the cause and effects of processes and cycles. Most importantly, teaching science in the elementary school means always encouraging all children to learn and to provide them with all the tools necessary in order to prepare them for higher education and their future careers.
My science courses in college such as Biology 102 and 103, Physics 300 and Earth 100 have taught me not only content matter, but also the skills necessary to conduct research and analyze and interpret data. Although I still need further instruction in Physics concepts such as momentum and light spectrum, these courses taught me the importance of becoming a responsible consumer and a sensible citizen in my environment.
My artifact is a research essay I wrote in my Biology 102 class about the day after pill. My research essay demonstrates my ability to formulate a strong thesis and conducting an investigation. It also highlights my ability to support my opinion using secondary sources, my knowledge of human biology, and social awareness. The skills required for conducting this research are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards 6-12 in the state of California, which crosscut with other disciplines such as English Language Arts. And even though my project did not include any engineering, one of the most important purposes of educating our students in the sciences is to encourage them to become innovative engineers and competitive producers in the global market.
Being qualified to teach science in the elementary school in California means possessing an in depth knowledge of the sciences such as life science, physical science, Earth and space science, and technology and engineering. I must also be prepared to teach my students to conduct research, analyze and interpret data, and present research work orally and in writing using evidence from sources. My students need to understand the process of making connections between science and the issues that effect our world at present in order to train them to be conscious citizens when it comes to our environment. For example, when teaching my students about the weather, I can explain that advancement in technology has affected our biosphere even though our living conditions have improved because of it. As a matter of fact, one of the requirements for teaching science requires teachers to crosscut between concepts and disciplines such as English Language Arts and History Social Science. In addition, I want to prepare my students to become critical thinkers. I want them to be able to make connections between information, to make thought out predictions, and observe the cause and effects of processes and cycles. Most importantly, teaching science in the elementary school means always encouraging all children to learn and to provide them with all the tools necessary in order to prepare them for higher education and their future careers.
My science courses in college such as Biology 102 and 103, Physics 300 and Earth 100 have taught me not only content matter, but also the skills necessary to conduct research and analyze and interpret data. Although I still need further instruction in Physics concepts such as momentum and light spectrum, these courses taught me the importance of becoming a responsible consumer and a sensible citizen in my environment.
My artifact is a research essay I wrote in my Biology 102 class about the day after pill. My research essay demonstrates my ability to formulate a strong thesis and conducting an investigation. It also highlights my ability to support my opinion using secondary sources, my knowledge of human biology, and social awareness. The skills required for conducting this research are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards 6-12 in the state of California, which crosscut with other disciplines such as English Language Arts. And even though my project did not include any engineering, one of the most important purposes of educating our students in the sciences is to encourage them to become innovative engineers and competitive producers in the global market.