ECD 133 - Science & Math Concepts

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes an overview of pre-number and science concepts developmentally-appropriate for young children. Emphasis is on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally-appropriate activities utilizing a variety of methods and materials.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032, MAT 032 and RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Mathematics Process Standards/Mathematical Practices
Mathematics Content Standards
Number and Number Operations
Measurement
Geometry
Algebraic Thinking
Data Analysis
Science Process Skills
Life, Physical, Health, Earth and Environmental Science

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Container with dividers for handouts, activities, etc.
4 x 6 index cards
Other misc. supplies

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Utilize appropriate media, materials, techniques, and methods during development of science and math activities. (NAEYC 4c, 5a, 5c)
Evaluate age appropriate science and math activities. (NAEYC 4b)
Integrate science and math activities into various areas of the preschool program. (NAEYC 4b, 4c, 5a, 5c)
Plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate science and math activities. (NAEYC 4c, 4d, 5c)
Prepare and organize resources for curriculum use in science and math. (NAEYC 4c, 4d, 5c)
Create and demonstrate science and math experiences that are important and relevant to preschool children. (NAEYC 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c)

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021