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Including the Disabled Student

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Students read and discuss the history of special education in public schools related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students work in groups to design ways to modify classroom activities based on the needs of a student with a specific disability. Students present their ideas for modifying activities and assignments to the class.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr

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