1. Science and Social Studies CHAPTER 12

2. Science and Social Studies Why have science and social studies Why have science and social studies historically been neglected as part of the curriculum? Why is it essential that students, especially Why is it essential that students, especially those with special needs, have science and social studies? Why have these two subjects caused Why have these two subjects caused additional difficulties for special educators?

3. Assessment in Science and Social Studies Standardized testing Standardized testing Curriculum-based measurement Curriculum-based measurement Behavioral techniques Behavioral techniques Rubrics Rubrics Portfolio assessments Portfolio assessments

4. TEACHING SCIENCE TO SPECIAL LEARNERS

5. Nature of Science for Students with Special Needs What are some specific skills that students need to understand science instruction? What are some specific skills that students need to understand science instruction? What are some skills that a science teacher need to have to be competent in teaching science? What are some skills that a science teacher need to have to be competent in teaching science?

6. Science Instruction Content What are four typical goal clusters in science education? What are four typical goal clusters in science education? What are the three major objective woven into science instruction? What are the three major objective woven into science instruction? What are the major areas of science curriculum typically covered in schools? What are the major areas of science curriculum typically covered in schools?-Elementary?-Secondary?

7. Approaches to Teaching Science Textbook Approach Textbook Approach Hands-On/Activities-Based Approach Hands-On/Activities-Based Approach Programs Designed for Special Students Programs Designed for Special Students Customized Approaches Customized Approaches

8. Instructional Practices What are some things a science teacher should think about concerning classroom management and organization? What are some things a science teacher should think about concerning classroom management and organization? What are typical inquiry skills used in a science classroom? What are typical inquiry skills used in a science classroom? What are the elements of a science lesson? What are the elements of a science lesson?

9. Instructional Practices How can science be integrated with other curricular areas? How can science be integrated with other curricular areas? How can computers be used in science? How can computers be used in science? What considerations need to be made when planning science field trips? What considerations need to be made when planning science field trips? What are some additional resources that can be used in the science classroom? What are some additional resources that can be used in the science classroom?

10. Accommodations for Inclusion Textual Material Textual Material Effective Instructional Strategies Effective Instructional Strategies Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Mnemonic Strategies Mnemonic Strategies Conceptual Models Conceptual Models Adapting Laboratory Materials Adapting Laboratory Materials

11. ACTIVITIES Look at the activities suggested on pages 405-407 and discuss three that you would use in your classroom. Look at the activities suggested on pages 405-407 and discuss three that you would use in your classroom.

12. TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES TO SPECIAL LEARNERS

13. Nature of Social Studies Education What developments have occurred in social studies curriculums in recent history? What developments have occurred in social studies curriculums in recent history? What are the NCSS’s 10 thematic strands? What are the NCSS’s 10 thematic strands? What are specific skills associated with social studies education? What are specific skills associated with social studies education?

14. Social Studies Content What are the general trends in sequence in social studies curriculums? What are the general trends in sequence in social studies curriculums?

15. Approaches to Teaching Social Studies Traditional Content Approach Traditional Content Approach Inquiry Approach Inquiry Approach Balanced Approaches Balanced Approaches

16. Instructional Practices What are some typical general instructional practices in a social studies classroom? Outside the classroom? What are some typical general instructional practices in a social studies classroom? Outside the classroom? Integration with other curricular areas Integration with other curricular areas What are common computer applications used in social studies classrooms? What are common computer applications used in social studies classrooms?

17. Accommodations for Inclusion Textual Material Textual Material Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Linkages Linkages

18. ACTIVITIES Which activities suggested on pages 416- 419 would you realistically include in your classroom? Which activities suggested on pages 416- 419 would you realistically include in your classroom?

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