Science

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===[|Effective English Literacy Instruction] [|for English Learners: A Focus on the Upper Grades,] Diane August Center for Applied Linguistics, Slides from PowerPoint Research modeled with Science example === These differentiated support resources provide guidance in writing a lab report

[|ReadWorks.org] Reading Passages on Science Topics K-8 with lexile levels

[[file:GOs etc for Science teachers.pdf]] These science examples of Graphic Organizers with other strategies, primarily for older learners were prepared by Jeanette Gordon.
===[|Internet Resources to Accompany the Sourcebook for Teaching Science]. While not ESL specific and for more advanced students, this resource provides great resources for academic language, reading and writing. See sample. === ===**[|Grid for Writing an Essay] Fascinating example of using a grid to write a paragraph (Science example) Select writing the in 3.3, select grid.**=== === **[|Math and Science Resources]** These resources were collected by J Gordon and teachers in Innovative ESL Methods classes. See Science Only Link at the top. Then the science content areas. These were collected a few years ago, so some may be out-dated, but many link to organizations that would remain current. ===

Free "zombie science" program aims to teach STEM lessons to students Rec. by ASCD, not ESL specific, but the idea of starting with a hook and visuals supports ELs. Scientists and experts who consult on Hollywood films and TV worked alongside leading math and science educators to create free classroom activities for TI-Nspire CX™ handhelds, TI-Nspire™ Teacher and Student Software, and TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad.

==[|Khan Academy]Library of FREE videos that covers K-12 math, science topics in biology, chemistry, physics,finance and history. The site includes practice activities with access to hints and a record of student progress.== This resource was recommended by Fareed Zakahri on a CNN special on education. 60 Minutes also did a special on this. ELLs can listen to the instruction multiple times and pause as needed. There is no talking face, rather illustrations of the directions. On the Library Page,**SCROLL TO THE DROP-BOX AT THE BOTTOM TO SELECT MULTIPLE LANGUAGES.** == [|Khan Academy in Spanish] See 25 languages. This site is seeking to translate all of the resources in multiple languages. This provides powerful native language support to many ELLs. ==