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The Preparing Teachers to Teach Earth Science project website has not been significantly updated since 2007. We are preserving the web pages here because they still contain useful and ideas and content. But be aware that it may have out of date information.
For more recent resources related to Earth science teacher preparation, check out the collection at Teach the Earth.

Making Earth and Space Science Accessible: Role in the Program

Page prepared for SERC by Cassandra Runyon of the College of Charleston.

What Role Does this Course Play in Teacher Preparation?

Helps to prepare both pre- and in-service teachers for the students they may be working with in their classrooms and/or informal education settings.

How do Students Integrate Learning & Teaching?

Interactive participation, discussion, small group discussion, peer mentoring,

How is the Course Content Aligned with the National Science Education Standards?

Activities address the NSES as designed by the developer. How they fit / where they fit is also discussed during the workshop.