8th Grade Teaching Resource (page 17)

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Human Biology

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Learn how Martin Luther King Day became a nationally observed holiday.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Problem-Solving

Help your students learn how to overcome issues independently by integrating problem-solving skills into your lesson…

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Mystery of the Malformed Frogs -- Background Information

Read about a middle-school class' discovery of a large group of malformed frogs and the research that took place due to…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Food Webs of Reptiles and Amphibians

Peruse an article that is full of background information on the different roles creatures play in our ecosystem.

Subjects:

Food Web

Reptiles

Amphibians

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S.O.S. -- Survey, Obtain Information, Self-Test

This adaptation was developed to be useful across subject-matter areas to overcome the shortcomings of traditional audio…

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The Assignment Routine

This two-part adaptation was developed to be useful across subject-matter areas to help you plan and present assignments…

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Differentiated Textbook Instruction

Distribute an article that describes an adaptation you can apply to individualizing textbook instruction.

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Step 9: Fade the Adaptation When Possible

Step 9 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 8: Implement, Evaluate, and Adjust the Adaptation

Step 8 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 5: Identify the Features of the Materials That Need to Be Adapted

Teachers can use this table to help identify features of curricular units and expectations that might be causing a…

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Step 7: Inform Students and Parents About the Adaptation

Step 7 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 6: Determine Adaptations That Will Allow the Student to Meet the Demand

Step 6 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 4: Determine the Need for Content vs. Format Adaptations

Step 4 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 3: Develop Goals for Teaching Strategies and Making Adaptations

Step 3 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 2: Identify the Demands That Students Are Not Meeting

Step 2 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 1: Create a Plan for Adapting Materials

Step 1 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Adapting Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science for the Inclusive Classroom

A list of steps that provide a suggested framework for making decisions about using material adaptations effectively.

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NSTA Recommends -- Science and Food for Grades K-8

These NSTA Recommends books include topics on nutrition, food, and the human body and are suggested by science…

Subjects:

Science

Science Activities and Experiments

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Considerations for Social Interaction with Autistic Students

Take these considerations into account when preparing autistic students for social interaction.

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Peer Initiation Strategies for Students with Autism

With these strategies, peers are taught how to initiate and encourage social interactions with children with autism.

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Peer Tutoring for Students with Autism

In this approach, peers learn to use effective teaching techniques and positive reinforcement to teach academic subjects…

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Antecedent Prompting Procedures for Students with Autism

A specific approach to working with autistic students where the teacher prompts the child to engage in some kind of…

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Direct Skill Instruction for Students with Autism

This article identifies social skills that need to be developed with autistic students and the steps required to build…

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