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The program in Earth science shall ensure that the candidate demonstrates the following competencies:
1. Understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes of the four core science disciplines as defined in the Virginia
Science Standards of Learning and how these provide a sound foundation for teaching Earth science.
2. Understanding of the nature of science and scientific inquiry, including the: a. Function of research design and experimentation; b. Role and nature of the theory in explaining and predicting events and phenomena; and c. Role of observation, measurement, data, and evidence in verifying and validating scientific concepts and principles.
3. Understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes for
BIO 1010: Principles of Biology
BIO 1011:Principles of Biology Laboratory
CHM 1010: College Chemistry 1
CHM 1011: College Chemistry 1 Laboratory
CHM 1020: College Chemistry 2
CHM 1021: College Chemistry 2 Laboratory
GLG 1010: Physical Geology
PHY 1010: Introduction to Physics 1
PHY 1011: General Physics Lab
SCI 4010: Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher
Lab components of course listed above (1.) and below (4.)
Lab components of course listed above (1.) and below (4.)
Lab components of course listed above (1.) and below (4.)
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2 teaching laboratory science, including the ability to: a. Design instruction reflecting the goals of the Virginia
Science Standards of Learning; b. Conduct research projects and experiments; c. Implement laboratory safety rules/procedures and ensure that students take appropriate safety precautions; d. Organize key Earth science content into meaningful units of instruction; e. Adapt instruction to diverse learners using a variety of techniques; f. Evaluate student achievement, instructional materials, and teaching practices; and g. Incorporate instructional technology to enhance student performance.
4. Understanding of the content, processes, and skills of Earth science, equivalent to an undergraduate degree in geology (or a related area), with course work in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.
SCI 4010: Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher
Lab components of course listed above (1.)
Lab components of course listed above (1.)
SCI 4010: Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher
SCI 4010: Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher
EDU 3690: Exceptional Children in the Regular Classroom
SCI 4010: Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher
EDU 3580: Reading and the Language Arts in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDU 4090: Foundations of Assessments
SCI 4010: Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher
EDU 3580: Reading and the Language Arts in the Content Areas, 6-12
EDU 4090: Foundations of Assessments
GLG 1010: Physical Geology
GLG 3010: Historical Geology
GLG 3020: Environmental Geology
AST 1010: Introduction to Astronomy
AST 1011: Introduction to Astronomy Lab
GLG 2005: Introduction to Oceanography
GLG 2010: Introduction to Meteorology
5. Understanding of basic physics, chemistry (including organic chemistry), biology, and mathematics to ensure: a. The placement of Earth science in an appropriate interdisciplinary context;
PHY 1010: Introduction to Physics 1
PHY 1011: General Physics Lab
MTH 1180: Elementary Probability and Statistics
MTH 2040: Calculus 1
CHM 1010: College Chemistry 1
CHM 1011: College Chemistry 1 Laboratory
CHM 1020: College Chemistry 2
CHM 1021: College Chemistry 2 Laboratory
CHM 3010: Organic Chemistry 1
CHM 3011: Organic Chemistry Lab
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3 b. The ability to teach the processes and organizing concepts common to the natural and physical sciences; and c. Student achievement in Earth science.
SCI 4010: Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher
SCI 4010: Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher
EDU 4090: Foundations of Assessments
6. Understanding of the contributions and significance of
Earth science, including: a. Its social and cultural significance; b. The relationship of Earth science and other sciences to technology; and c. The historical development of scientific concepts and scientific reasoning.
GLG 1010: Physical Geology
GLG 3010: Historical Geology
GLG 3020: Environmental Geology
AST 1010: Introduction to Astronomy
AST 1011: Introduction to Astronomy Lab
GLG 2005: Introduction to Oceanography
GLG 2010: Introduction to Meteorology
BIO 1010: Principles of Biology
BIO 1011:Principles of Biology Laboratory
CHM 1010: College Chemistry 1
CHM 1011: College Chemistry 1 Laboratory
CHM 1020: College Chemistry 2
CHM 1021: College Chemistry 2 Laboratory
GLG 1010: Physical Geology
GLG 3010: Historical Geology
GLG 3020: Environmental Geology
AST 1010: Introduction to Astronomy
AST 1011: Introduction to Astronomy Lab
GLG 2005: Introduction to Oceanography
GLG 2010: Introduction to Meteorology
BIO 1010: Principles of Biology
BIO 1011:Principles of Biology Laboratory
CHM 1010: College Chemistry 1
CHM 1011: College Chemistry 1 Laboratory
CHM 1020: College Chemistry 2
CHM 1021: College Chemistry 2 Laboratory
GLG 1010: Physical Geology
GLG 3010: Historical Geology
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7. Understanding of and proficiency in grammar, usage, and mechanics and their
GLG 3020: Environmental Geology
AST 1010: Introduction to Astronomy
AST 1011: Introduction to Astronomy Lab
GLG 2005: Introduction to Oceanography
GLG 2010: Introduction to Meteorology
ENG 1010: Composition 1
ENG 1020: Composition 2
EDU 4946: Teaching Internship 6-12
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