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__** Resources **__

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A one-age sheet on how SPE k-8 classroom teachers can modify existing curriculum to meet the needs to SPE students.
 * Nine Type of Curriculum Adaptations. **

> > Rye, J. A., Selmer, S. J., Pennington, S., Vanhorn, L., Fox, S., & Kane, S. (2012). Elementary school garden programs enhance science education for all learners. Teaching Exceptional Children, 44(6), 58. > > Steele, M. M. (2007). Science success for students with special needs. Science & Children, 45(2), 48-51. > > Stefanich, G. (2014). Guest Editorial: Making a Difference. Science and Children, 51(5), 8-9. > > Taylor, J., & Villanueva, M. G. (2014). The power of multimodal representations. Science and Children, 51(5), 60. > > Watt, S. J., Therrien, W. J., Kaldenberg, E., & Taylor, J. (2013). Promoting inclusive practices in inquiry-based science classrooms. Teaching Exceptional Children, 45(4), 40.
 * Differentiation of Instruction in the Elementary Grades- short overview guide on "Differentiated Instruction"
 * Elementary school garden programs enhance science education for all learners - This article describes the benefits of garden programs for students with disabilities. The authors make a case for why gardens are ideal learning environments for all types of learners.
 * Science Success for Students With Special Needs - This article summarizes best practices for supporting students with disabilities in science classrooms. The author shares strategies for teaching (e.g. remembering to incorporate explicit instruction), study strategies (e.g. effective note-taking practices) and test-taking practices.
 * Making a Difference - This short article is a persuasive essay about the importance of engaging students with disabilities in scientific inquiry and hands-on science. He emphasizes that students will be more engaged in science and develop conceptual understanding through these experiences.
 * The power of multimodal representations - This article shares ideas for added supports to help students with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders organize and remember information. Clear examples of scaffolded science activities with student work are included.
 * Promoting inclusive practices in inquiry-based science classrooms - This article describes how to scaffold inquiry lessons to make them accessible for students with disabilities. Really clear examples from a lesson about soil are included.

Resource book available for check out from the SSE office: Tomlinson, C.A., & Murphy, M. (2015). Leading for differentiation: Growing teachers who grow kids. Alexandria, VA: ASCD

__** Key Terms **__

**Adaptation:** the umbrella term and under that one finds accommodations and modifications.