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Science

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Description

This stack is designed to provide educators with the tools to create high-quality instruction to improve student achievement in social studies.

What You'll Demonstrate

You will demonstrate the essential components of analyzing, designing, and implementing inquiry-based science instruction to promote active investigation.

Who Should Apply

  • PK12 teachers
  • Instructional Coaches
  • Support Staff

Micro-credentials

University of South Carolina College of Education logo above a red square with black icons of laboratory glassware and a sheet of paper, representing science or research.
Aligning Lessons to Science Standards

The educator develops a lesson plan that aligns to current science standards to include science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts.

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Connecting Science Content with Patterns

The educator implements a learning activity to show the connection between a specific pattern, disciplinary core idea, and science & engineering practice.

CarolinaCrED College of Education logo with a red square containing a black lightbulb, gears, and circuit lines, symbolizing innovation and technology. University of South Carolina branding is present.
Connecting Science Content through Systems

The educator will implement a learning activity to connect science content through systems and/or system models.

The image shows the CarolinaCrED College of Education, University of South Carolina logo above a red square with a diamond-shaped Safety First sign in the center.
Preparing for Lab Safety

The educator prepares to teach students about lab safety before a chosen laboratory experiment.