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Direct linkHurley, Sarah Jessica; Murray, Alexa Lee; Cormas, Peter – Science and Children, 2014
This article describes a lesson taught in a designated English Language Learner (ELL) classroom in an elementary school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, using a sheltered instruction approach. Eighty one percent of the students at this school are from diverse ethnic backgrounds where 25 per cent of them receive ELL services. A variety of languages are…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Course Descriptions, Elementary School Science, Student Diversity
Marshall, Jeff; Crenshaw, Kim; Higdon, Robbie – Science Scope, 2012
The seasons are often modeled for students using two spherical objects, one representing the Sun and one representing the Earth. Solely using this model, however, neglects a critical aspect of learning--how students actually see the world. This lesson challenges students to explore seasonal variations as they create and analyze sunrise/sunset…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Data Analysis, Scientific Concepts, Geographic Location
