The Natural Environment II focuses on going back to the aspects of Life (Biology) and Earth (Geology), which have been acquired in the previous stages of learning. In addition, those aspects will be contextualized in the light of the latest theories and scientific knowledge. Therefore, so that the student can address this course unit successfully, it is highly recommended to be familiar with basic biological questions, such as the main members of the 5 Realms of living beings, the basic ecological principles and the fundamentals of human anatomy and vital functions. The same need exists in Geology topics: the origin and history, and composition of the Earth, and the general understanding of geological processes. Likewise, it will be highly desirable that students have and understand the basic biological and geological terminology.
These issues have been addressed during the stages of Primary Education and Secondary Education. They constitute the basic concepts essential for teaching at Primary Education levels.
Finally, to increase both the success possibilities in learning and surpass the evaluation, it is advisable that students attend classes and participate in the activities that take place during the course.
The knowledge of the natural environment (biology and geology) is essential for teachers learning at primary school level, since children (6-12 years old) must begin to consolidate their relationship with the environment. To do that the approach needs to be addressed in an increasingly scientific and systematic way to the living beings and the geological materials and processes. For this reason, future teachers should acquire competences that are valid to train the students in relation to the human body, food and health, in its broad sense, living beings, their physiology and environment and the evolution. In the field of geology, future teachers must achieve a correct and solid knowledge regarding the origin and evolution of our planet, as well as its current dynamics, abandoning misconceptions. Primary school teachers must know the minerals and their physical properties, the rocks and their formation processes, the applications of rocks and minerals. Finally, they should know the value of geological materials as vestiges of the past.
The biological part should allow the future Primary school teacher to acquire training on a particularly important content, “healthy eating”, to work with children of these stages in the prevention of overweight and obesity. Both problems have been declared as priority interest by the health authorities. Spain is one of the European countries with the highest figures in these disorders. In terms of geological aspects, this course unit will provide the the future teachers of Primary Education with correct knowledge of our planet and the processes developed in it.
The course unit complements perfectly with other topics such as Teaching Natural and Social Sciences and Cultural Studies and and The Natural Environment I: Physics, Chemistry and Physics and Chemistry Education. They complete the scientific and didactic vision essential for the future Teachers. Other topics slightly related are Social Sciences I: Geography and History and mathematics (Didactics of Geometry and Measurement); these can support certain contents of the Natural Environment II.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
1.2.1.II.01 | Understand the basic principles and fundamental laws of experimental sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology). |
1.2.1.II.02 | Know the curriculum of Primary Education concerning these sciences. |
CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
CG09 | Value individual and collective responsibility for a sustainable future. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Use correct interpretations of evolution to explain the changes in living beings and their structures. | |
Understand the Earth as an active system in which different external and internal geological processes take place which might be a risk for humans. | |
Identify the main groups of living beings and value the importance of biodiversity and natural heritage conservation. | |
Identify the main geological models. | |
Evaluate the consequences of an unbalanced diet on children and be able to analyse diets at schools. | |
Know the properties to identify the main groups of minerals and rocks, appraising their importance for human beings. | |
Recognize the historical Science-Technology-Society influence, assessing their importance and cultural significance | |
Describe the systems and apparatuses of the human body, especially those related to nutrition. | |
Identity the basic components of living matter. | |
Identify the location of the Earth and its movements in the Solar System, as well as its location in space. | |
Interpret the concept of geological time and the ways to measure it. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | 1.2.1.II.01 1.2.1.II.02 CB01 CG09 | 1.92 | 48 | N | N | Development of the basic concepts of the subject matter. | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | 1.2.1.II.01 1.2.1.II.02 CB01 CG09 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | N | Biology: Elaboration of questionnaires. | |
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | 1.2.1.II.01 1.2.1.II.02 CB01 CG09 | 1.8 | 45 | Y | N | Different types of assignments or practical activities about the contents of the course. | |
Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 1.2.1.II.01 1.2.1.II.02 CB01 CG09 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | N | Written test, which may include short or multiplechoice questions. It may also include problem solving or the elaboration of representations. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 1.2.1.II.01 1.2.1.II.02 CB01 CG09 | 1.8 | 45 | N | N | Self-learning. Cooperative learning. Preparation for progress tests. | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Progress Tests | 50.00% | 20.00% | It includes practical activities in class and/or short progress tests to assess students. This is applicable to all the contents of the course. |
Final test | 50.00% | 80.00% | Written test, which may include short or multiple-choice questions. It may also include problem solving and the elaboration of representations. It will be about all the contents of the course. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Unit 1 (de 6): The living beings: complexity, environment and evolution | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1.5 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 7.5 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 7.5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5.5 |
Teaching period: september 2021-january 2022 | |
Group 10: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 11: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 19: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Unit 2 (de 6): Anatomy and physiology | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 8.5 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 7 |
Teaching period: september 2021-january 2022 | |
Group 10: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 11: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 19: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Unit 3 (de 6): Nutrition and healthy habits | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 10 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
Teaching period: september 2021-january 2022 | |
Group 10: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 11: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 19: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Unit 4 (de 6): Basics of Geology | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 10 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
Teaching period: september 2021-january 2022 | |
Group 10: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 11: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 19: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Unit 5 (de 6): Earth interior processes | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 5.5 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 7 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 7.5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8.5 |
Teaching period: september 2021-january 2022 | |
Group 10: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 11: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 19: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Unit 6 (de 6): Earth surface processes | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .3 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 7.5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
Teaching period: september 2021-january 2022 | |
Group 10: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 11: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Group 19: | |
Initial date: 20-09-2021 | End date: 14-01-2022 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |
Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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Libros de ESO, Bachiller (Biología y Geología) | |||||||||
Recursos WEB IGME, USGS, FEMA, etc | |||||||||
Barber, A.M. & Ponz, F. | Principios de Fisiología Animal | Síntesis | 1998 | ||||||
Bastida, F. | Geología: Una visión moderna de las ciencias de la Tierra | Trea Ciencias | 2005 | ||||||
De Barbara, M. | Introducción a la Biología | Omega | 1989 | ||||||
Del Rey, J. & Calvo, J.R. | Cómo couidar la salud | 1997 | |||||||
Gallegos, J.A. | Nociones de Biología Y Geología para Magisterio | GEU | 2002 | ||||||
Kimball, J.W. | Biología | STEM | 1986 | ||||||
Langley, L.l. | Elementos de Fisiología | Acribia | 1982 | ||||||
López, V. | Bología y Geología. Ciencias de la Naturalez y de la salud | Edelvives | 2002 | ||||||
Margulis, L. & Schwartz, K.V. | Cinco reinos | Labor | 1985 | ||||||
Planas, J. | Elementos de Biología | Omega | 1985 | ||||||
Press, F. | Understanding Earth | 1 CD Rom | 1996 | ||||||
Pérez, J. | ¿Qués abemos del Universo? | Omega | 2002 | ||||||
Sheldon, J. & Richardson, S.M. | Earth: an introduction to geological change | Prentice-Hall | 1995 | ||||||
Tarbuck, E.J. & Lutgens, F.K. | Ciencias de la Tierra. Una introducción a la Geología Física | Prentice-Hall | 2005 | https://www.osop.com.pa/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/TARBUCK-y-LUTGENS-Ciencias-de-la-Tierra-8va-ed.-1.pdf | |||||
VVAA | Espacios naturales de Castilla- La mancha | JCCM | 1998 | ||||||
Villee, C.A. | Biología | McGraw-Hill | 2003 | ||||||
Weisz, P.B. & Keogh, R.N. | La ciencia de la Biología | Omega | 1987 |