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ELL Science Adventures
Why we do it: Learning English is . . . complicated
★Grammar
★Vocabulary
★Idioms
★Dialects
★Pronunciation
★Spelling
Why we do it?
Clear Communication is important!
Science What?•An experiential science preparatory program developed for ELLs in 2004 to address science content language and concepts. •Science Adventures began with a focus on serving 15 grade 7 students•Since that time it has been expanded to include ELLs in grades 4-10, annually serving over 100 students.
Why we do it the way we do it?
Why we do it•Lower anxiety level in this learning environment•Experience is a great teacher: Value of teaching English in non-traditional settings•Socioeconomic challenges related to language acquisition impact access to learning venues•Cultural factors •Gaps in language related to content area performance
Program OverviewGeneral information: ●Summer school course 4 weeks (20 days)●Offered to incoming 4th grade-10th grade●Pre-exposure to science curriculum for the upcoming school year●Integration of literacy, with extended opportunities to promote disciplinary literacy in science
Student recruitment•Offered to all students receiving ELL services in grades served by the program•Teacher/student meetings & policy review•Parent open houseoRecognize cultural concernsoProvide parents with the opportunity to develop
a level of comfort with the program
Content●Units based on upcoming grade level science curriculum●Vocabulary aligned with science topics●Establishing the baseline: pre and post assessments ●Use of informational text●Hands-on learning
Literacy IntegrationReading●Fluency ●Vocabulary instruction●Comprehension instruction
Writing●Journaling●Summarization●Research
Thematic Overview4th Grade - Motion and Design, Electricity, Plants, Astronomy5th Grade - Color and Light, Microworlds, Ecosystems, Floating and Sinking6th Grade - Chemical Interactions, Astronomy, Simple Machines, Forces in Motion7th Grade -Ecology - Plants and Animals, Organisms, Cell Genetics and Heredity8th Grade - Earth Science, Astronomy, Meteorology, Oceanography9th / 10th Grade - Biology Life Science
4th Grade Curriculum
PLANTS
MOTION AND DESIGN
Design Force
ACCELERATION
ELECTRICITY
ENERGYCircuits
ASTRONOMY
DECOMPOSERS
PRODUCERS
CONSUMERS
ECOSYSTEMS
5th Grade CurriculumMICROWORLDS
ORGANISMS
Floating and Sinking
Pollution Oil Spill
Density
Displacement
COLOR
and
LIGHT
6th Grade Curriculum
SIMPLE MACHINES
Fulcrum
Resistance
Effort
Motion
CHEMICAL INTERACTIONS
7th Grade CurriculumReproduction
Adaptation
Classification
DiversityGenetics
HeredityPLANTS
ANIMALS
8th Grade Curriculum
Oceanography
Earth’s InternalProcesses
Geological Time
Hydrology
MeteorologyAstronomy
Earth’s Science
Geology
Environment
LIFE SCIENCE
ORGANISMS
Sustainability
Population
Adaptations
Biodiversity
Carrying Capacity
Ecology
Limiting Factor
Cells
9th/10th Grade Curriculum
Biology
Special Learning Opportunities
●Directly applying learning to real world situations●Developing background knowledge to better access academic content●Unique experiences that allow them to relate in a similar fashion to their peers who have had the experiences●Increase self-confidence in academic and social settings
On the road again: Field Trips
4th grade: Community Garden, Barnes and Noble5th grade: Sea Life Sleepover at Mall of America6th grade: Chemical Interactions at Energy Incinerator 7th grade: Eagle Bluff Environmental Center (5 days, 4 nights)8th grade: Earth Science-Black Hills/Badlands9th/10th: Yellowstone and Physics at Valley Fair
River Ecosystems
USGS Mississippi River
Sea Life
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
Pictures from Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minnesota.
Yellowstone
The Next Great Adventure Is Just Over The Horizon