This is an unedited conversion of a raw scan of the original outline. The outline was scanned on Pohnpei and converted on Kosrae without the benefit of a reference copy on Kosrae. The SC 200 appellation was in the raw scan sent to Kosrae. This course has not been in active use at the national campus for least ten years. During the summer of 2003, Chuuk State Campus requested permission to run the course for teachers on Chuuk in lieu of an elective such as SC 111 Environmental Science. The outline was not available in Chuuk, hence the scanning effort and conversion effort.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF MICRONESIA

Kolonia, Pohnpei State 96941

Science for Teachers                               SC 200

COURSE TITLE                            DEPARTMENT & NUMBER

Course Description:

A science course which covers basic information of: Human Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Space Science, Technology, Environmental Science, and Physical Science.

Course prepared by: State:

Hours per week     No. of Weeks   Total hours   Semester Credits Lecture                    x                     45

Laboratory                 x

Workshop                   x

Total Semester Credits        3

Purpose of Course:   A science elective for those teachers  needing a review of the basic science which teachers need in teaching science grades 1-8.

Prerequisite Courses: May be in the pre-service or in-service AS Degree Programs as advised-by college staff.

Signature, Chairman Curriculum Committee   Date approved by Committee Signature, President, CCM            Date approved by President

General Objectives:

1. Students will demonstrate basic understanding of Human Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Space Science, Technology, Physical Science and Environmental Science.
2. Students will improve their scientific knowledge in order to better prepare them to teach science to children grade 1-8.

Specific Objectives:

A.   In Human Science study the students will be able to:

1.   Identify the categories and sources of food for humans.

2.   Describe the structure and function of the circulatory system, the digestive system, the sensory systems, the pulmonary system, the reproductive system, and the skin system of the human body.

3.   Explain the structure and. growth of cells and effects of hormones in the human body.

4.   Diagram genetic development.

5.   Identify useful and destructive drugs.

6.   List health problems found in Micronesia andthe world.

7.   Construct a graph showing how population growth has been affected by mans control of disease.

8.   In Life Science study the students will be able to:

1.   Diagram the Carbon Dioxide cycle, the Nitrogen cycle, the water cycle and photosynthesis.

2.   Compare animal life systems with human systems.

3.   Classify plants, animals, bacteria and viruses common to Micronesia.

4.   Identify various animal communication systems.

5.   Identify at least 10 organisms in the following ecosystems: the coral reef, the Tropical rain forest, the mangrove forest, the Agro-forest, a coral atoll and ocean.

6.   [Describe?] evolution in a non-conflicting manner and constructs)pg a time line demonstrating a basic understanding of the history of life.

7.   construct a graph showing the population growth in an animal species can lead to survival problems.

III. In Earth Science the students will be able to:

1     Describe how movement of plates (tectonics) of the earths crust leads to continental shift, volcanoes, island building, earthquakes and tidal waves.

2.    Draw a n illustration of the geological growth of their home island.

3.    Identify fuels and fuel sources used in today’s world.

4.    Compare volcanic and limestone rocks and write about their origin.

5.    Find out where natural salts come from.

6.    Describe the formation of soil and effects of erosion.

7.    Follow the function of the water cycle and effects on the planets weather.

8.    Illustrate various wave forms.

9.    Describe the planets climate and weather forces, the role of the sun and condensation.

10. List the components of air.

IV.  In Space Science the students will be able to:

1.    Identify the components of the Solar System.

2.    Define gravity and magnetism and effects on this planet and space travel.

3.    List sources of energy for space travel.

4.    Compare man made and natural satellites.

5.    Describe the suns role in radiation.

6.    Identify the components of a star.

7.    Explain how states of matter exist in space as well  as on planet Earth.

8.    Discuss recycling as a component of space travel.

V. In technology the students will be able to:

1.    Describe how technology can mitigate the problems of acid rain.

2.    Identify the parts of atoms and molecules.

3.    Define electricity and electric current thru circuits.

4.    List communication systems throughout history and today including use of computers.

5.    Identify uses of crystals in science.

6.    Define types of energy and their uses.

7.    Describe experimentation’, hypothesis and laws as part  of the scientific process.

8.    Identify matter its states and how it changes.

9.    Describe light and diagram how light passes thru a lens.

10. Identify lever, block and tackle, pulleys, and ears and          their inclusion in today’s machinery.

11. List   units of measurements used in science.

12. Use Newton’s Laws on measurement of motion.

13. Create scientific notes based on observations.

14how technology can solve the planets problems of pollution.

15. Identify acids and alkalis and list uses of them.

16. Describe the role of scientists and the scientific method.

17. Identify at least 25 elements by symbols and valence.

VI. In Environmental Science the students will be able to:

• Identify man made environmental problems: clear-cutting, lumbering, pollution, acid rain, greenhouse effects, solid waste disposal, human waste disposal, mining, overpopulation, and possible solutions.
• Illustrate the need of clean air for living organisms.
• Design a food chain, food web, and food pyramid.
• Discuss the latest findings on the Greenhouse effect
• Describe the effect of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as a result of the destruction of the rain forest.
• Suggest solutions to excessive lumbering and forest clearing.
• Decide on how different forms of energy production affect the environment.
• Find out which government and non-government agencies are involved in the environmental activities.
• Differentiate between natural and man-caused erosion.
• Describe the concepts of being bio-degradable, organic agriculture, and natural pest-control.
• Identify at least 10 endangered organisms.
• Define the roles of plankton in the ocean, and plant-animal relationships.
• Design a recycling project for an island environment.

VII. In Physical Science the students will be able to:

1. Identify salts, acids, alkalis, crystals, and states of matter.
2. Describe dissolving, changes in states of matter, separating, solutions, and compounds.
3. Write ten chemical equations.
4. Heat and cool air and observe the results.

5.   Describe light and sound waves.

6.   Identify at least twenty elements by name and symbol by reading a periodic table.

7.   Describe air as a compound.

8.   Explain the processes of osmosis.

9.   Construct a [???] electric circuit.

10.  Differentiate between a crystal and a liquid

molecule.

11. Demonstrate the workings of growth and magnetism. 12.  Identify alternate methods of, energy production. 13.  Demonstrate how flight works.

14.  Describe how motion is affected by heat.

15.  Define the physical sciences of astronomy,

geology, meteorology, chemistry, physics, micro- biology, oceanography.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

Textbook readings

Lecture

Class Discussion

Video Observations

Field Trips

Library Research

TEXT: Science: Ideas for Secondary Students., John Barnes and [???]-Hawes, Longman Cheshire Pty Ltd., Kings Garden, 80 Coventry Street, Melbourne 31205, Australia.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION:

-?   Will be possible if an exam is prepared.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Established CCM Attendance Policy will be adhere to. Instructors should advise this policy on the first day of class.

GRADING POLICY:

A,B,C,D,F, and withdrawal grades to be used, based on class participation, quizzes, and exams.