Prerequisite: SCI 266. As a teaching assistant students will deepen their understanding of fundamental science, practice effective questioning techniques, learn to safely and practically set up labs and study how students learn science.

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

(1 laboratory) Become familiar with the professional responsibilities of teaching science and provide entry level operational knowledge of the instructional strategies, technique, materials, and technology available along with the required science content.

Co-requisite: STEP 363. Consider curriculum and classroom organization, testing and evaluation, procedures and materials, relationship of subject area to total secondary program, emphasizing teaching techniques.

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Prerequisite: EDFE 120 Junior or above. Develop knowledge of models for science instruction, objectives, learning, curriculum, safety, technology, and assessment for teaching science grades K-8.