Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0264 Version: 2 Organization's ID: Education 305 Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: 34 hours Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 9/1/2026 - 8/31/2029 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Elementary Science Curriculum Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for learners to be able to design an elementary science curriculum that integrates life, physical, earth, and space sciences using research-based pedagogical principles and state and national science standards. Learning Outcomes: Evaluate elementary science instructional and assessment materials for alignment with state and national standards as well as evidence-based pedagogical principles. Adapt science instruction and resources to meet the needs of diverse learners (e.g., cultural, linguistic, learning differences). Design standards-aligned science lessons and units using research-based pedagogical strategies. Create assessments that accurately measure student mastery of science concepts, skills, and standards. Justify curriculum design decisions using learning theory and current trends in science education. Analyze local, state, or national science standards to outline the scope and sequence of a comprehensive and integrated elementary science curriculum. General Topics: Foundations of Elementary Science Education Standards and Frameworks for Science Curriculum Design Analyzing and Evaluating Science Materials Disciplinary Foundations: Life, Physical, Earth/Space Science Backward Design and Science Curriculum Alignment Inquiry-Based Science Instruction Designing Science Questions and Phenomena Culturally Responsive Science Teaching Differentiating and Adapting Science Instruction Integrating Technology in Science Classrooms Designing Science Assessments Interpreting Evidence and Refining Instruction Reflective Practice and Trends in Science Education Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Project-based Instruction Methods of Assessment: Quizzes Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content