This course is designed to provide active exploration of scientific inquiry for teacher candidates. The main topics in this course are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and will increase teacher candidates’ understanding and skills to participate in inquiry across the science domains (physical, earth , chemical, and life sciences) through a variety of hands-on scientific investigations. Relevant connections between science content and teaching practices in the elementary classroom will be explored and discussed. Course content focuses on science content, inquiry-based science pedagogy, and the integration of informal education resources and technology. Pre-requisite(s): LAN 110 and LAN 150. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours