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The goal of this course is to provide Pre-K-6 teachers a rich understanding of Earth and space science content and pedagogy. Topics will include: chemical and physical interactions of the environment, Earth, and the universe; weathering and erosion; processes and events causing changes in Earth's surface; Earth history; plate tectonics; and astronomy. Problem-based inquiries will be organized to engage participants in planning investigations; gathering and analyzing data; offering plausible explanations, and developing a deeper knowledge base of Earth and space science. The engineering design process will be integrated throughout the course.