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The Hantavirus Haunting: Solving the Case
High schoolers engage in research about the hantavirus. They use a variety of resources to obtain information. Students distinguish the differences between hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, hantavirus transmission, and hantavirus prevention.
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Shape Shifters
Students recognize different shapes and colors. When the music stops students should move to and stand on a shape. Ask students "who is standing by a square, circle," etc., and ask what color they are standing on.
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Rock'n Robin
Students wall line dance given specific steps given to them by the teacher.
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Painting a Mural
Students research create and design symbols to welcome students to their school. They present their idea to the class that includes a budget. The class work together to paint the mural.
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Religion and Deaf Education: The Contract Between Clerc and Gallaudet
Students examine the issues surrounding the prevailing religious and cultural beliefs in the early 19th century United States and how they influenced the education of deaf people. They apply this information to modern day contexts.
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A Woman's Story: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb
Pupils examine the life of Lavinia Warren, the wife of Tom Thumb. They examine the impact of stereotyping and other behaviors by different groups. They examine roles and status in society as well.
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Health
Students increase their awareness of issues that are related to accommodating students with health impairments. For this health lesson students participate in a class discussion and answer questions.
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Jingle Bell Bounce
Students attempt to dribble the basketball in a predetermined sequence. After practicing several dribbling techniques, the game begins. This process should emulate the Jingle Bells song set music.
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Photo-Based Reading Projects
Students practice using a digital camera and identify the various parts. As a class, they review recent vocabulary and signs used in their community. In groups, they take pictures of various items and write complete sentences describing...
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Cutting Sandwiches
Students discuss shapes and their characteristics. As a class, they explore shapes made from a square. Students explore triangles, squares, fractions of a square such as a half and a quarter. Individually, they complete worksheets, and...
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Standard Sizes of Paper
Students measure the dimensions of different sizes of paper. Using a copy machine, they discover dilations. After enlarging and shrinking particular copies, students examine rates, ratios and percentages and discover the relationship of...
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Standard Envelope Sizes
Pupils measure the length and width of various sizes of envelopes. After comparing the envelopes, they explore the ratios, percentages, and rates. Students discuss postal rates and compare the cost of mailing items, delivery times, and...
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Making A Felt Pouch
Students are engaged in the making of a felt pouch. They complete the project with the aid of the teacher because the lesson plan is meant for the Special Education population. Students answer the following focus question to set the...
LD Online
Ld Online: Teaching Adolescents With Learning Disabilities, Part 2
This article discusses, in-depth, the idea of "watering up" the social and emotional environment for adolescents with learning disabilities, which is referred to as the affective aspect of the classroom. The author focuses on explaining...
LD Online
Ld Online: Teaching Adolescents With Learning Disabilities, Part 1
This article discusses, in-depth, the idea of "watering up" the curriculum for adolescents with learning disabilities. The article begins by explaining that accommodations usually seem to "water down" the curriculum and decrease...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Identification of Learning Disabilities
This PDF brief addresses significant changes from previous regulations to current regulatory requirements regarding the identification of specific learning disabilities. It was produced by the Office of Special Education and...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Health System: What Are Learning Disabilities (Ld)?
The University of Michigan has and extremely thorough article posted on this site offering comprehensive information on learning disabilities. Measures that parents can take are also available on this site.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Learning Disabilities: An Overview
Learning disabilities (LD) come in several forms. Learn more about them, how they're identified, and what types of instruction support students with LD.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Learning Disabilities
This resource provides a wealth of information about learning disabilities, the most common of which is dyslexia - difficulty with language and reading.
Other
Aslh: Language Based Learning Disabilities
Provides valuable information on language-based learning disabilities, listing risk factors, characteristics of language problems, Speech Pathologist role, assessment in the classroom, and treatment. A valuable reference site for the...
Other
Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Directed towards educators of students with learning disabilities, this in-depth site provides many links to resource pages for educators. Be sure to check out the link under the heading "For K-8 Teachers" entitled "Accommodations for...
Other
Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Directed towards educators of students with learning disabilities, this in-depth site provides many links to resource pages for educators. Be sure to check out the link under the heading "For K-8 Teachers" entitled "Accommodations for...
Other
Learning Disabilities Association of California
This organization is made up of parents, teachers, and other professionals to help promote understanding of and resources for people with learning disabilities. It provides definitions, symptoms, and access to books about this children.
LD Online
Ld Online: What Is a Learning Disability?
Provided is a detailed explanation of learning disabilities, and descriptions of different types of learning disabilities. A useful overview of learning disabilities.