CBPU: Big Picture of the Universe 7 weeks
This cultural course covers the story of the universe and study of astronomy for elementary children. The unit also includes lectures introducing chemical elements, the components of and the relationship between energy and mass, as well as the philosophy and scope and sequence of the Montessori cultural curriculum.
Summary
Students will see video presentations of an educator working with a student on various Montessori cultural materials. The student/educator video is designed to give the viewer a sense of how the lesson is presented in an actual Learning Environment with age-appropriate students. An accompanying video analyzes the lesson in a discussion format, giving important information on how to present the lesson, how the lesson fits in with the cultural scope and sequence, what materials are needed, as well as direct and indirect aims of the lesson content. Students will be expected to create materials to supplement the curriculum studied throughout the course.
Course Length: 7 Weeks
Age Focus: 6 – 12 Years
Educational Level of Course: Graduate
Programs
Elementary I (EI), Elementary I-II (EI-II), Elementary II Stand-alone prior to EII Summer Residency
Required Resources
Montessori Research and Development Albums ME.H1 History 1 (EI), ME.PH Physics (EII)
Kym Elder
Kym is the founder and program director of Montessori Live. Kym holds a doctorate in instructional technology and distance education and a master’s degree in charter school educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
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