Not exact matches
Grades 6 - 8
Lesson: A Character Life Box This language arts lesson offers a hands - on opportunity for students to understand characterization in literature and to connect historical and contemporary c
Lesson: A Character Life Box This
language arts
lesson offers a hands - on opportunity for students to understand characterization in literature and to connect historical and contemporary c
lesson offers a hands - on opportunity for students to understand characterization in literature and to
connect historical and contemporary culture
I am excited to share with you today a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
lesson that
connects to the
language arts curriculum.
Participants engaged with materials and activities in whole group and small groups that demonstrate that science
lessons can be richer, deeper learning experiences when we, 1) slow down the process and provide repeated experience over time with key concepts (e.g., observing and exploring ingredients one day; making play dough another day), 2) incorporate
language and literacy into science explorations intentionally (e.g., using informational texts; using visual aids and key words in DLL children's home
language), and 3)
connect science to other content areas and provide extension activities that continue conceptual learning across time and across the classroom (e.g., measurement with ingredients; discussing other types of mixtures during snack time).
They describe how teachers can use visual tools to assess students» background knowledge and cultural influences to help students
connect to the
language of the
lesson.