ACCESS Science: Building Literacy Through Learning
by Elva Duran, Jo Gusman, John Shefelbine and Great Source Education Group
A standards-based Science program for English language learners and special needs students, grades 7-12
This book presents science concepts in a highly visual format with simplified language and clear, easy-to-follow lessons.
Each lesson has three parts:
- Talk and Explore
- Look and Read
- Develop Language
ACCESS Science is packed with Language Learning Tools such as:
- Engaging, accessible lessons covering the big ideas in life, earth, and physical science
- Core science instruction designed to support and scaffold different levels of language proficiency
- Oral language and hands-on activities
- Lessons that complement classroom curriculum and build academic vocabulary
- Step-by-step models and a highly visual design
- Support for adequate yearly progress to prepare students for state language and science assessments
Visual aids, limited text, constant vocabulary instruction and a focus on “big ideas” help struggling readers and English Language Learner (ELL) students learn essential content, as well as build English proficiency.
Hard cover, 331 pgs., © 2005
“ACCESS is a great way to present basic information to ELL/ESL students as well as lower ability students.” – Lorene Little, Teacher/Dept. Chair, Highland Middle School, Ogden, UT, USA
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ACCESS Science: Table of Contents
THINKING AS A SCIENTIST
- Being a Scientist
EARTH SCIENCE
- Earth
Rocks
The Changing Surface of Earth
Climate and Weather
Earth, Sun, and Moon
Resources
How People Affect Earth
LIFE SCIENCE
- Ecology
Life’s Diversity
Cell Structure
Cells to Organisms
Energy and Nutrients
Responding to the Environment
Reproduction and Inheritance
Change over Time
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
- Structure of Matter
States of Matter
Properties and Periodic Table
Bonds, Reactions, and Energy
Energy
Force and Motion
Light and Sound
Matter in the Universe
ACCESS Science: Building Literacy Through Learning is targeted at the following age ranges:
- Mid Primary
- Upper Primary
- Secondary School
ACCESS Science: Building Literacy Through Learning is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Resource preparation
- Science
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