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MGLU3507

Natural Science 2 (5-10)

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 30
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

Science 2 (5-10) draws it’s knowledge from science education, biology, physics, chemistry, technology and mathematics. The course builds on the Science 1 course. Science 2 focuses especially on environmental and sustainable development education. Emphasis is placed on developing competence in teaching students so that they further develop and maintain a sense of discovery, wonder, enjoyment of nature and a sense of responsibility The course will develop the student’s competence in leading inquiry based teaching and learning and to build on pupils’ inquiry skills. Science education and science content should be seen in context. This course description for Science 2 for 5th to 10th is based on National Guidelines for teacher education 5th - 10th grade from 2024.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

  • has knowledge on teaching methods that promote interdisciplinary learning
  • has knowledge on argumentation and how to facilitate the use of argumentation in science teaching
  • has in-depth knowledge on inquiry based teaching
  • can evaluate and use relevant teaching aids and digital tools in science education
  • has knowledge of inorganic and organic substances and their significance for living organisms and the environment
  • has knowledge of basic models and theories for describing evolution and genetic variation
  • has knowledge of gravity, electromagnetic fields, electronics and atomic physics and nuclear physics
  • have knowledge of orders of magnitude in nature, in time and space
  • have knowledge about how the universe originated and developed.
  • has in-depth knowledge of education for sustainable development, with a focus on progression from knowledge to system understanding
  • have knowledge of cycles in nature and how they can be linked to networks in nature and to environmental issues
  • has knowledge of renewable and non-renewable energy sources and can link them to social, environmental and ethical issues
  • has knowledge of weather systems and climate systems both locally and globally
  • has knowledge of interdisciplinary teaching that promotes children’s and young people's action competence for a sustainable life in the future
  • have basic knowledge of how to develop a research design
  • have basic knowledge of principles of research ethics and privacy
  • have basic knowledge of academic writing

SKILLS

The student

  • can make chemical mixtures and solutions
  • can facilitate practical teaching in science and technology that provides good progression between different levels
  • can use integrated science teaching and use science as a directing subject in interdisciplinary contexts such as technology and design
  • can discuss issues related to climate change and use different representations to visualize weather systems and climate systems
  • can analyze, evaluate and document students' learning in science and provide learning-promoting feedback adapted to students' prerequisites and needs
  • can seek out, evaluate and refer to scientific and science didactic research, information and subject matter and apply this in teaching and discussion with colleagues
  • can use integrated science teaching and use science as a directing subject in interdisciplinary contexts related to education for sustainable development
  • can use creative teaching processes where scientific concepts are used to describe and explain the form and function of some technological products

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

  • can link the role as a science teacher to ethical, social, economic and political issues concerning science and technology in society
  • has insight into subject didactic research on teaching and learning in science with a focus on progression and depth in concept formation, critical thinking and argumentation
  • has insight into theory of science and methods within science didactic research and can contribute and participate in projects to develop teaching practice in science.

Learning methods and activities

Various types of teaching tailored to different parts of the subject will be used. Experience- and inquiry-based learning based on student-active learning elements such as fieldwork (observation, investigations and investigation in nature), laboratory work (experiments) and argumentation are central.

Introduction to, and use of ICT tools for scientific content and didactics, for animations, programming, simulations and modeling within science themes is part of the building of students' digital competence.

Lectures and classroom teaching, will be used to provide an overview, clarify academic problems, present key knowledge and work with examples and assignments.

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, students are expected to actively use the university's library and other sources of information and learning and to be prepared for the planned teaching.

The Research and Development Assignment that is part of the course is pair work or an independent work with guidance.

It is expected that students seek out learning material through self-study outside the organized teaching time, through work in groups and through the digital learning platform.

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignements according to emnebeskrivelsen
  • Mandatory assignements according to emnebeskrivelsen

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments:

1. Skills training with reports. 75 % participation is required for laboratory work. Compulsory participation is required for laboratory work, as described in the semester plan.

2. Essays and activities covering selected teaching goals and/or reports (orally, digitally or written) from field work, excursions, praxis or laboratory work.

3. Seminars related to the Research and Development Assignment. 75 % participation is required.

4. Texts related to the work on the Research and Development Assignment.

5. Winter excursion, practise of fieldwork methods.

No compensatory work is given for lack of mandatory presence. Mandatory work requirements are assessed as approved / not approved.

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

Assessments are given as 3 partial assessments:

1.Written exam (biology and didactics), 4 hours, individual, grade A-F. Permitted aids: The curriculum in science in Norwegian school and the Core Curriculum for Norwegian school.

2.Written exam (physics and chemistry), 5 hours, individual, grade A-F. Permitted aids: The curriculum in science in Norwegian school and the Core Curriculum for Norwegian school. Tables in physics and chemistry without notes. Specific, simple calculator, cf. NTNU regulations

3. Research and Development Assignment, in pairs or individual. Grade passed/not passed

Partial assessments can be taken up or improved individually.

If the R&D assignment is not approved, you have opportunity to submit an improved assignment for assessment only once (counted as exam attempt number two). At the third exam attempt, a completely new assignment must be submitted.

There is an opportunity to complain about partial assessments in the course (not oral exam).

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

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes

Course materials

The final reading list will be announced on Blackboard before the start of semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
LGU53004 7.5 sp Autumn 2018
LGU53005 7.5 sp Autumn 2018
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Teacher Education
  • Life Sciences

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Grade: Letter grades

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Written exam (Biology and didactics)
Weighting 49/100 Grade deviation Letter grades Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Date 2025-11-17 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for written exam (biology and didactics)

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL410 orange sone
1 candidate
Written exam (chemistry and physics)
Weighting 51/100 Grade deviation Letter grades Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Date 2025-11-20 Time 09:00 Duration 5 hours Exam system Paper
Place and room for written exam (chemistry and physics)

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL110 hvit sone
1 candidate
FoU thesis
Weighting 0/100 Grade deviation Passed / Not Passed Exam system Inspera Assessment
Winter excursion
Weighting 0/100 Grade deviation Passed / Not Passed Examination aids Code A Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam (biology and didactics)
Weighting 49/100 Grade deviation Letter grades Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.
School exam (physics and chemistery)
Weighting 51/100 Grade deviation Letter grades Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.
FoU thesis
Weighting 0/100 Grade deviation Passed / Not Passed Exam system Inspera Assessment