Elementary science teachers must comprehend a range of topics, including scientific thinking and investigation skills, biogeology, and principles of force and motoin. This Praxis 7814 course can help you gauge and improve your grasp of these topics as you prepare for the Praxis Elementary Education: Science CKT Exam.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Instructional Goals and Strategies in Science Education
- Ch 2. Scientific Investigations and Demonstrations
- Ch 3. Scientific Thinking and Communication Skills
- Ch 4. Scientific Models and Representations
- Ch 5. Earth, Stars and the Solar System
- Ch 6. The History of Planet Earth
- Ch 7. Earth's Materials & Systems
- Ch 8. Weather and Climate Overview
- Ch 9. Overview of Biogeology
- Ch 10. Life and Earth's Systems
- Ch 11. Structures & Processes of Organisms
- Ch 12. Ecosystem Interactions, Energy & Dynamics
- Ch 13. Heredity & Variation of Traits
- Ch 14. Evolution and Biodiversity
- Ch 15. Properties and Interactions of Matter
- Ch 16. Principles of Force and Motion
- Ch 17. Energy Types, Transfer, and Conservation
- Ch 18. Applications of Waves for Information Transfer
- Ch 19. Engineering, Technology, and the Application of Science
- Course Practice Test