Assignment 1 Research various science teaching strategies that encourage development of critical thinking, problem solving, and inquiry methods for elementary grade levels.

Select a grade level 1-8 and an NGSS disciplinary core idea from the Life Sciences to create a lesson plan for the students in the “Class Profile.”

Using the COE Lesson Plan Template, introduce a science topic relevant to your selected grade level. Incorporate science inquiry methods into your lesson plan.

Include a 150-250-word rationale for including the science inquiry methods that you incorporated into your lesson plan. Consider how your lesson plan promotes performance skills in learning, connecting, and applying major concepts and modes of inquiry from the sciences. Explain how you will incorporate your science inquiry methods into your future professional practice.

Assignment 2 Research questioning and inquiry strategies for science in elementary grade levels.

Select a grade level 1-8 and an NGSS disciplinary core idea from the Physical Sciences to create a lesson plan for the students in the “Class Profile.”

Using the COE Lesson Plan Template, introduce a science topic relevant to your selected grade level. Incorporate the 5E Inquiry Learning Model, multiple science concepts, activate prior knowledge, and implement questioning strategies. As part of the Engagement phase, have students start a KWL chart.

Include a 150-250-word rationale for including the questioning strategies that you incorporated into your lesson plan. In your rationale, compare the lesson you created, including the use of the 5E Inquiry Learning Model, KWL chart, and other questioning strategies.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric, Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.