INTASC Standard 1

INTASC Standard 1:

Science Content and Research

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INTASC 1. Science Content and Research The teacher intern understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful to students. Link to Reflective Analysis and Evidence
National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Standards	List of specific artifacts included
_____ 1a. The candidate knows and understands the major concepts and principles of the science discipline as defined by Virginia Tech based on state standards and the National Science Education Standards.	Content Checklist for Biology Passing Praxis II Scores
_____ 1b. The candidate knows and understands the major concepts and principles unifying science disciplines identified by the National Science Education Standards.	Content Checklist for Biology Conceptual Map of Unit Plan - A map showing the layout of my unit plan. Rationale of Unit Plan - The rationale behind lessons that I planned that unify the concepts of bacteria, virus, fungi and protist. Unit Plan - These are lesson plans I prepared that focus on the concepts of bacteria, virus, fungi and protist. Thematic Unit Plan - Several lesson plans prepared for content literacy involving science, agriculture and math.
_____ 1c. The candidate can design, conduct, and report research investigations in his or her discipline.	Thawing Optimums for Bovine Spermatozoa -Group project to determine the optimum thawing temperature for bovine spermatozoa. Determining Unknown Bacteria - Project for Pathogenic Bacteriology lab to determine an unknown bacteria. Ruminant Nutrition Laboratory - I worked as a lab assistant in the Beef/Sheep Ruminant Nutrition Laboratory as an undergraduate. Enology and Grape Chemistry Laboratory - As an undergraduate I worked as a laboratory assistant in the Enology and Grape Chemistry Department.
_____ 1d. The candidate can apply mathematics to problem-solving and investigations in his or her discipline.	Thawing Optimums for Bovine Spermatozoa-Group project to determine the optimum thawing temperature for bovine spermatozoa. Acid Rain Lesson Plan - In this lesson my group used probeware equipment to test the varying degrees of pH of assorted water samples.
_____ 1e. The candidate knows and understands the tenets and philosophy of science and the conventions of scientific explanations and incorporates them into planned activities.	History of Reproductive Technologies and its Effects on the Cattle Industry - a research paper written in history of science to showcase the history of reproductive technologies and its effect on the cattle industry. Progress of Science- a response paper written in history of science for several readings involving the progress of science. Darwin - a response paper written in history of science for readings involving the history of Charles Darwin. Feminism in Science - a response paper written in history of science for several readings involving the history of feminism in science. Prior Knowledge Investigation - Investigation to link 7th graders prior knowledge of DNA with new knowledge or clear misconceptions, includes brief history of DNA.
_____ 1f. The candidate knows and understands scientific inquiry and the processes of developing of scientific knowledge.	History of Reproductive Technologies and its Effects on the Cattle Industry- a research paper written in history of science to showcase the history of reproductive technologies and its effect on the cattle industry. Progress of Science - a response paper written in history of science for several readings involving the progress of science. Darwin - a response paper written in history of science for readings involving the history of Charles Darwin. Feminism in Science - a response paper written in history of science for several readings involving the history of feminism in science.
_____ 1g. The candidate knows and understands the relationship of science to technology, to other social institutions, and to cultural values.	History of Reproductive Technologies and its Effects on the Cattle Industry - a research paper written in history of science to showcase the history of reproductive technologies and its effect on the cattle industry. Progress of Science - a response paper written in history of science for several readings involving the progress of science. Darwin- a response paper written in history of science for readings involving the history of Charles Darwin. Feminism in Science - a response paper written in history of science for several readings involving the history of feminism in science. Acid Rain Lesson Plan - In this lesson my group used probeware equipment to test the varying degrees of pH of assorted water samples. Environmental Lesson Plan - I prepared this lesson plan to allow my students to see the effects of erosion in the environment.