Describe the school curriculum and science as a course of study in the mid-nineteenth century, 1830-1870.

DeBoer textbook – Chapter 2
Using the text to inform your assignment, answer the following questions.
Identify and describe one misconception you have about K-12 science teaching and the science curriculum in the mid-1800s.
Does your K-12 science curriculum today relate more to 1850 or 2010s? Explain. Compare your present practices in teaching science to students with what was done in the past (also see ALEX or other state course of study). Explain your answer.
Describe the school curriculum and science as a course of study in the mid-nineteenth century, 1830-1870.
When was hands-on science by direct experience first advocated in school? Who did this?
When was science discovery learning in schools first advocated? Who did this?
What are the implications of this reading for today’s classroom teacher of science K-12? What are the implications for your students in your classroom?

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