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Physical Science
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Physical Science I |
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Activity-based conceptual learning, appropriate to the elementary classroom and to the life-long learning of physical science will be modeled in the course. Lab included. MnTC Goal 3. |
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Energy and the Environment |
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This course will examine the relationships between civilization, society and energy use. This will be accomplished by examining current and possible future energy sources as developed through the sciences of physics and chemistry and their applied technologies. It will then examine the applications of current sources and their effects on society and world ecosystems. Finally the course will examine how societies change and adapt, and look at possible steps to a sustainable energy and environmental future. MnTC Goal 3 and 10. |
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Hiroshima Peace Studies Tour |
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Goal 8 |
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Students will explore the history of nuclear weapons, and discuss the roles of Hiroshima and Nagasaki today. Students will travel to Hiroshima, and will keep a journal, using this and other research done prior to the trip to develop a course project. Structured activities in Hiroshima will include visiting the Peace Park and Peace Museum, talks by scholars from Hiroshima University on peace studies topics, visits to historical and cultural sites, such as Hiroshima Castle, and the island of Miyajima. Same as HON 385. MnTC Goal 8. |
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