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Science and Social Studies

Science and Social Studies. CHAPTER 12. 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 those with special needs, have science and social studies?

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Science and Social Studies

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  1. Science and Social Studies CHAPTER 12

  2. 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 those with special needs, have science and social studies? • Why have these two subjects caused additional difficulties for special educators?

  3. Assessment in Science and Social Studies • Standardized testing • Curriculum-based measurement • Behavioral techniques • Rubrics • 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 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 the three major objective woven into science instruction? • What are the major areas of science curriculum typically covered in schools? -Elementary? -Secondary?

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

  8. Instructional Practices • 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 the elements of a science lesson?

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

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

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

  12. TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIESTO SPECIAL LEARNERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

  19. THE END

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