EDU 274 - App Sci Inquiry in HS Science

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in Educator Preparation Programs Only
Local Corequisite: None

This course introduces assessment strategies, differentiation methods, and applications of scientific content knowledge to support effective, inclusive, and data-driven instruction in high school science classrooms. Topics include formative and summative assessments, data interpretation, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), safety and ethics in laboratory instruction, and evidence-based strategies for engaging diverse students in scientific reasoning and inquiry. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement varied assessment tools, analyze student data to guide instruction, differentiate science instruction to enhance access and equity, and apply advanced content knowledge to real-world scientific problem solving.