Why Study 6-12 Earth Science
Students who wish to combine their CoSTEM earth science knowledge and skills with the COE pedagogy in education courses can learn best science practices that engage 6-12 students to conduct more of an inquiry-based approach in the classroom. Earth science education major needs to know how to engage 6-12 students to take a more active role in learning about natural events that affect them and their community.
A student’s academic interests include a serious and sincere commitment to wanting to teach relevant everyday events as a basis of science instruction that will foster interest and curiosity. Academic interests include understanding the process of conducting hands-on science experiments in a 6-12 classroom. As a result, 6-12 students are encouraged to develop exploratory questions and hypotheses to explain events or science phenomena. Possible hobbies as a science teacher might include enjoying nature and the outdoors.
The earth science education program concentrates on investigating how the planet works
and why. It is highly relevant to the welfare of humanity, as it allows people to
predict and prepare for natural disasters such as tornadoes and flash flooding. Agriculture
relies on understanding locations and soil types to grow crops. We need to train more
science teachers to help 6-12 students explore the world of science in everyday lives.
The projected earth science teacher job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028. About 48,700
new jobs for earth science teachers are projected over the next decade. Earth science teacher
salaries have increased 8% for earth science teachers in the last 5 years.There are over 249,408 earth science teachers currently employed in the United States.
There are 68,768 active earth science teacher job openings in the US. The average
earth science teacher salary is $65,102
What will I learn
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Proficient leaders in science education
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Process of conducting hands-on science experiments
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The earth and space science education program concentrates on the function of planet Earth within our solar system.
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Relevant to the welfare of humanity, as it allows scientists to predict and prepare for natural disasters.
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Agriculture relies on understanding geological locations and soil types to grow crops.
Program Information
6-12 Secondary Earth Science Education Program Requirements