University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla
Department of Education
EDPE 3116: Teaching of Science in Elementary School
The course aims to identify and analyze the basic concepts of science that a teacher of science must possess in elementary school for more effective teaching. Will make an analysis of the guides, texts and programs of the Department of Public Instruction, and will also give emphasis to the planning of educational activities, learning, writing execution objectives and modes of instruction.
Classwork:
My respiratory system
This assignment evidences a science project created for fourth grade. This document includes the title of the activity, standards, list of materials, instructions for the activity, and how this project can help students understand the lesson. This document also includes images of the classwork.
Fifth grade lesson plan
This PDF document presents a fifth-grade science lesson plan. This project contains all the lesson plan elements provided by the Department of Education and it also includes images of the activities prepared for the class.
Reflection:
Taking this course has been a valuable and enjoyable experience. One of the highlights, was learning how to make science fun through hands-on experiments. These activities not only made the content more exciting, but also showed me how to bring scientific topics to life in a classroom setting.
Another important aspect was learning how to integrate STEM effectively. I now feel more confident in designing lessons that connect science with technology, engineering, and math, helping students see how these areas work together in the real world.