ESOL Science 2 at BHS
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ESOL Science 2 at BHS Richard Meyer Suzy King
Rationale • To prepare targeted students for further science courses • Provide background knowledge • Provide English language instruction • Prepare SMC students for teaching content to ELLs
Team • Suzy King ESOL teacher at BHS • ESOL Content • Teacher of ESOL Science 2 • Richard Meyer Science teacher at BHS • Science Content
What did we do? • Created a science curriculum that includes language instruction and provides science background knowledge • Currently teaching the course (adapting curriculum as needed) • Invite SMC students to observe and participate in the classroom
Results • A new science course was created at BHS • SMC students participating in teaching content to ELLs
What we Learned • Better understanding of importance of background knowledge • How do I incorporate differentiated learning to a diverse set of students? • Disappearing water concept
Next Steps • Is this a sustainable class from year to year? • Student ability dependent • How can current BHS science teachers be aware of ELL needs?