CHEM 315 Green Chemistry and the Environment for Elementary Teachers

This course promotes an understanding of interdisciplinary engineering and physical, life, and earth science concepts necessary to teach pre-kindergarten through 6th-grade science for prospective elementary teachers. Through three-dimensional learning experiences that integrate disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices from the Michigan Science Standards, students will apply fundamental environmental and sustainability concepts to such issues as renewable energy, climate change, water resource management, and environmental pollution. Students will gain experience with the content, pedagogical practices, and pedagogical content knowledge they will employ in their future classrooms.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (Mostly in-person, Occasionally online)

Prerequisites - BIOT 100 and PSCI 100
Restriction by Major - Elementary - Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (with Certification) [BS]
Restriction by Class - Sophomore standing or above

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Course History -
Change to description 11/2022, effective Fall 2023; Course Rotation updated 12/2021; Change to prerequisites and major restrictions 5/2021, effective Fall 2021

chemistry, education

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