In science classes we are now required (in our standards) to have more writing. Which means science writing. Have any of you ever read a Science Journal?? It is a very daunting activity. Half the time I can't even understand what is going on in the Journal. I am having my students read more of these (simplier ones) to get a better understanding of science writing.
An English teacher sent me an article called "Why I Write: Timothy Ferris on Writing to Learn" http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/3664
This article is saying that writing in science is important, and that Scientist should do more writing. Making a daunting theory or law into something that "a bartender could understand." Write on how the world works, and you will get a better understanding of it. Great little article on the importance of writing in all classes.
With special education students in the mainstream science classes the results of spending additional time dealing with their behaviors will impact the future test results for others. I'm thinking it might be time to consider an intermediate class with general ed and special ed working mainly with special education students and those who struggle academically in science. We do not currently offer make up classes in Science during the year after school and behavior issues have made it difficult for many SPED students to even stay in the classrooms during the summer.
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