Course content

Science 1 (5-10) subject 2 acquires its knowledge from science didactics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology and mathematics.

The course will provide academic confidence in key areas of the natural sciences for 5-10 level pupils.

Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and expertise that ensures the pupils' progression in basic subjects in the natural sciences, and facilitates further academic development.

Essential parts of this competence will further develop the pupils' conceptualization, exploration and science language and will train pupils to systematize, analyze, argue and communicate results.

Didactics and subjects are taught in an integrated way so that the student gains professional confidence in the act of teaching.

The course does not cover the entire academic breadth of the elementary school subject for levels 5-10.

The breadth can be achieved by taking Science 1 subject 1 and Science 2.

This course description for Science 1 for 5-10 is based on the National Guidelines for Primary School Teacher Education, 5-10 level from 2024.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

• has knowledge of conceptualization and development of scientific language in the primary and lower-secondary school levels
• has knowledge on the use interdisciplinary teaching
• has knowledge of the use of varied learning arenas inside and outside the classroom
• has knowledge of the body's organ systems
• has knowledge about the physiological features, similarities and differences of a selection of organisms from the animal kingdom
• has knowledge of the life cycle of organisms
• have knowledge of puberty, sexuality and the relationship between health and lifestyle for pupils at the primary and lower-secondary school levels, and dialog based teaching related to this
• has knowledge of life processes in plants, humans and other animals and how waves, sound and light affect these
• has knowledge about cell structure and life processes in the cells of species and groups of organisms that are adapted to Norwegian nature
• has knowledge of teaching about ecology and sustainable development, with a focus on local and global environmental challenges
• has knowledge of ecosystems and species and groups of organisms that are adapted to the nature and environment of Norway
• has knowledge of external and internal geological processes on earth, with focus on quaternary geology

SKILLS

The student

• can plan, implement and reflect upon their own teaching at the primary and lower-secondary school level based on research, theory and practice and with a particular focus on exploratory working methods and integration of all basic skills in biology, ecology and geology
• can conduct interdisciplinary science teaching inside and outside the classroom
• can carry out activities, measurements and calculations in biology, indoors and outdoors with and without digital tools and consider necessary safety measures.
• can use formative assessment as a basis for facilitating teaching and adapted training in science at the primary and lower-secondary school level

GENERAL COMPETENCY

The student

• has insight into the methods and ways of thinking of the natural sciences with a focus on exploratory working methods
• can analyze and use the current curriculum for primary and lower-secondary school level as a starting point for science teaching in topics related to biology, ecology and geology

Learning methods and activities

Varied forms of work will be adapted to the different parts of the subject.

Experience-based and inquiry-based learning based on student-active learning elements such as field work (observation, exploration and mapping of nature), laboratory work (experiments and activities) and argumentation are central.

Introduction to, and simple use of, ICT tools, academic and didactic, to animations, simulations and modeling within the natural science theme are part of the structure of the students' digital competence.

The lecture form, together with class teaching, will be used to provide an overview, clarify academic problems, present central knowledge and work with examples and tasks.

Student-active forms of work with self-study, individual work and work in groups with assignments and projects are important parts of the study.

Furthermore, the students are expected to use the university's library and other sources of information to learn actively and prepare for planned teaching.

The students' work will be assessed with both formative and summative assessment methods.

During the course, the students will be given a number of compulsory work requirements, written and oral assignments and practical work.

The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics.

The details in connection with the organization of the teaching can be found in the semester plan.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatory course work according to course description

Specific conditions

Credit reductions