ENV S191
Nature and Science Education Practicum

"Offered in conjunction with CCBER's Kids in Nature environmental education program, students gain hands-on experience teaching ecology and environmental science while receiving instruction from professionals on topics ranging from science education, teaching strategies, lesson plan development, and public speaking."

Enrollment: Fall, Winter 

Instructor: Matthew Shackley

Pro(s):

• Learn how to write effective lesson plans for science in primary education

• Use your lesson planning skills to build a lesson for IV Elementary 5th graders!

• Teach small groups of students at the Coal Oil Point Reserve/Beach (during Fall quarters) or North Campus Open Space (during Winter quarters)

• Final lesson is an environmental justice lesson plan designed for any grade level of your choice

Con(s):

• Can be difficult to get to and from other classes because of outside component 

Special Requirements & Enrollment Notes:

• 4 units

• Limited to ES majors during pass 1