Course: Natural Sciences-Mathematics Practice 2

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Course title Natural Sciences-Mathematics Practice 2
Course code KPV/MPM2
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Anděl Petr, doc. RNDr. CSc.
  • Modrá Jana, Mgr.
Course content
Thematic areas: 1. System and taxonomy of plans, animals and fungi- work with data, separation 2. Identification of nature species - quantity, amount, comparation 3. Introduction tu ecology - food relations, chains, pyramids - logic 4. Adaptation of species to specific conditions of environment - logic 5. Forrest ecosystem - birds, trees and shrubs 6. Meadow ecosystem - flowers, insect 7. Water ecosystem - water invertebrates, fish - comparation, separation 8. Bioms - orientation in space 9. Excursion to ZOO 10. Field excursion to water pound - perception of space, symetry in nature 11. Field trip - math in nature, orientation in space, division of space 12. Laboratory work - perception of time, comparation 13. Nature conservation in The Czech Republic 14. Summary, reflection

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Independent creative and artistic activities, Demonstration of student skills
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 28 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) - 4 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course presents the basics of organic nature, the principles of biological system and terminology of ecology and nature conservation. It's focused on ecosystem conception of education and on formation of positive attitude of children to the nature. Practical experience and firsthand contact with nature is important. Together with presenting science topics we focus on developing pre-mathematical ideas and skills of children.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
General orientation in the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Practical demonstration of acquired skills, Presentation of acquired knowledge via paper, Test

Active participation in lessons, written test. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Recommended literature
  • FUCHS, E. a kol. Rozvoj předmatematických představ dětí předškolního věku - Metodický průvodce. Praha, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7015-022-1.
  • JELÍNEK, J., ZICHÁČEK, V. Biologie pro gymnázia. Olomouc, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7182-338-4.
  • ROBERTSON, J. Messy Maths - A playful, outdoor approach for early years. Great Britain, 2017. ISBN 9781781352663.
  • ROSYPAL, S., FENDRYCH, M. Nový přehled biologie. Praha, 2003. ISBN 80-718-3268-5.


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