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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:
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CDEC-2307-001 Math and Science for Early Childhood
An exploration of principles, methods and materials for teaching young children math and science concepts through discovery and play.
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End-of-Course Outcomes: Align the sequence of cognitive development to the acquisition of math and science concepts; explain the scientific process and its application to early care and education environments; develop strategies which promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children; plan discovery experiences using observation and assessment; and evaluate developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and environments to support the attainment of math and science concepts and skills.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
Charlesworth: Math and Science for Young Children bundled w/Blackboard Mindlink, 8thedition, ISBN: 9781305088955
You purchase this textbook (along with the code) through Amarillo College West Campus Bookstore.
There is also an online companion for students to access publisher materials and the log-in information comes bundled with the book purchased from the Amarillo College West Campus Bookstore. (If you choose to shop on-line for the ACCESS Code (E-book Included), please visit: http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/isbn/9781305088955 Blackboard MindLink for CourseMate Instant Access for Charlesworth/Lind's Math and Science for Young Children, 8th Edition
For the Math and Science Collection projects, you will prepare activities for use in your classroom The activities have to be teacher made -- no store bought activities allowed! I want to challenge you to use as little money as possible in making your activities and become aware of the many items that you already have on hand to use. More details will be given in class.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Weekly Learning Activities and Discussion Forums = 25% of Final Grade
Unit Quizzes = 20% of Final Grade
7 Major Section Exams = 25% of Final Grade
Math Project and Lesson Plans = 15% of Final Grade
Science Item Collection and Science Project with Lesson Plans = 15% of Final Grade
Grading Scale
A = 100 -- 90
B = 89 -- 80
C = 79 -- 70
D = 69 -- 65
F = 64-- 0
The online portion of the class will run from Tuesday afternoons through Monday evenings at 11pm. That means, all course work for that particular module will be due at 11pm on Monday evenings. I understand that life happens and there are emergencies that come up, however, you have been given adequate time to complete the homework, so please don’t wait until the last minute (Monday night) to start your homework for that module.
Discussion forums will not be available to post to after the date/time deadline.
Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated.
At the end of the semester, the lowest 2 learning activity and quiz grades will be dropped.
**If you do not live in the Amarillo area, you will be able to do your presentation on-line and not have to be in person to do that. If this is the case, then please email me to make arrangements. Don't worry... there is a solution!
we will meet as a class on February 28, April 4, and May 2th from 5:30 pm-8:45 pm in the Allied Health Building #139 on West Campus
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Module # & Week Of: |
Unit Assignments |
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Module #1 Weeks 1-2 Section 1 Jan 17-30 |
Unit 1 How Concepts Develop Unit 2 How Concepts are Acquired Unit 3 Promoting Young Children's Concept Development through Problem Solving Unit 4 Assessing the Child's Developmental Level Unit 5 The Basics of Science Unit 6 How Young Scientists Use Concepts Unit 7 Planning for Science Exam #1: Units 1-7 |
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Module #2 Weeks 3-5 Section 2 Jan 31-Feb 20 |
Unit 8 One-to-One Correspondence Unit 9 Number Sense and Counting Unit 10 Logic and Classifying Unit 11 Comparing Unit 12 Early Geometry: Shape Unit 13 Early Geometry: Spatial Sense Unit 14 Parts and Wholes Unit 15 Language and Concept Formation Unit 16 Fundamental Concepts in Science Exam #2: Units 8-16 |
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Module #3 Weeks 6-7 Section 3 Feb 21-Mar 6 |
we will meet as a class on February 28 from 5:30 pm-8:45 pm in the Allied Health Building #139 on West Campus Unit 17 Ordering, Seriation, and Patterning Unit 18 Measurement: Volume, Weight, Length, and Temperature Unit 19 Measurement: Time Unit 20 Interpreting Data Using Graphs Unit 21 Applications of Fundamental Concepts in Preprimary Science Unit 22 Integrating the Curriculum through Dramatic Play and Thematic Units and Projects Exam #3: Units 17-22 |
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Module #4 Weeks 8-9 Section 4 Mar 7-27 |
Unit 23 Symbols Unit 24 Groups and Symbols Unit 25 Higher-Level Activities and Concepts Unit 26 Higher-Level Activities Used in Science Units and Activities Exam #4: Units 23-26 |
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Module #5 Weeks 10-12 Section 6 Mar 28-Apr 17 |
Unit 27 Operations with Whole Numbers Unit 28 Patterns Unit 29 Fractions Unit 30 Numbers above Ten and Place Value Unit 31 Geometry, Data Collection, and Algebraic Thinking Unit 32 Measurement with Standard Units Exam #5: Units 27-32 we will meet as a class on April 4 from 5:30 pm-8:45 pm in the Allied Health Building #139 on West Campus |
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Module #6 Weeks 13-14 Section 6 Apr 18-May 1 |
Unit 33 Overview of Primary Science Unit 34 Life Science Unit 35 Physical Science Unit 36Earth and Space Science Unit 37 Environmental Awareness Unit 38 Health and Nutrition Exam #6: Units 33-38 |
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Module #7 Weeks 15-16 Section 7 May 2-10 |
we will meet as a class on May 2th from 5:30 pm-8:45 pm in the Allied Health Building #139 on West Campus
Unit 39 Materials and Resources for Math and Science Unit 40 Math and Science in Action Unit 41 Math and Science in the Home Final Exam #7: Units 39-41
All work for Module 8 is due by 11pm on Wednesday, May 10th. Grades will be posted by noon on Friday, May 12th. |
To satisfactorily complete this course, the student will:
Keep in mind that grades are not given. Grades are earned based on student performance. Please note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester. If you complete the coursework in a timely fashion, there isn’t a reason for you not to successfully complete this course.
Late work and make-up assignments/exams are up to the instructor’s discretion.
Discussion forums will not be available to post to after the date/time deadline.
Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated.
The online portion of the class will run from Tuesday afternoons through Monday evenings at 11pm. That means, all course work for that particular module will be due at 11pm on Monday evenings. I understand that life happens and there are emergencies that come up, however, you have been given adequate time to complete the homework, so please don’t wait until the last minute (Monday night) to start your homework for that module.
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