Building and Launching Your Own Rocket: A Multilevel Science Project - EDU 560AD
3.0 Semester Units
Register for this course now through December 31, 2012.
Transfer the experience and knowledge gleaned from creating this project to the classroom! This course will involve construction of a rocket, launch pad and ignition system, and the creation of a safety poster. This will be documented in written form as well as by a photo essay.
All instructions for completion of this project will be sent and are very easy to follow. Materials not included can be found in your home or at a local hardware store.
Grade level recommended: 5th-12th
For course content information, contact USD Professional and Continuing Education at pce-edu-info@sandiego.edu.
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Building and Launching Your Own Rocket: A Multilevel Science Project - EDU 560AD |
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EDU 560AD |
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Science |
Series:
Show your students how science affects our daily lives!
Expand your scientific knowledge with these inventive courses from USD!
Courses in this series include:
EDU 560AD - Building and Launching Your Own Rocket: A Multilevel Science Project (Grade level recommended: 5th-12th)
EDU 560DA - Electromagnetic Waves: Visible Light, X-Rays and UV Radiation (Grade level recommended: 4th-9th)
EDU 560DB - Mechanical Waves: Sound, Seismic Waves and Water Waves (Grade level recommended: 4th-9th)
EDU 560DC - Let's Build a Demo: A LED Audio Transmitter and Receiver (Grade level recommended: 5th-12th)
These classes align with the following California Continuum of Standards for the Teaching Profession:
Standard One: ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS IN LEARNING
- Using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students' diverse needs.
Standard Two: CREATING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT LEARNING:
- Establishing a climate that promotes fairness and respect.
- Planning and implementing classroom procedures and routines that support student learning.
Standard Threee: UNDERSTANDING & ORGANIZING SUBJECT MATTER FOR STUDENT LEARNING:
- Using materials, resources, and technologies to make subject matter accessible to all students.
Standard Four: PLANNING INSTRUCTION & DESIGNING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS:
- Modifying instructional plans to adjust for student needs.
Standard Five: ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING:
- Establishing and communicating learning goals for all students.
- Collecting and using multiple sources of information to assess student learning.
- Communicating with students, families, and other audiences about student progress.
Standard Six: DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR:
- Working with families to improve professional practice.
- Working with colleagues to improve professional practice.
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For course content information, contact USD Professional and Continuing Education at pce-edu-info@sandiego.edu.
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