{"product_id":"activities-for-the-differentiated-classroom-science-grades-6-8","title":"Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Science, Grades 6–8","description":"A Corwin Press Classroom Activity Book\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClassroom-ready science activities to help \u003c\/i\u003eall \u003ci\u003emiddle school students learn!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today′s highly diverse classrooms, differentiated instruction enables teachers to plan strategically so they can meet the individual needs of all their students. Now this unique resource makes the challenge of reaching all learners easier by providing teachers with a wide array of practical activities for the differentiated middle school science classroom—all based on the strategies presented in the best-selling Differentiated Instructional Strategies, Second Edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorrelated to national academic standards, the activities in this book are ideal for supplementing differentiated lessons on energy exchange, force and motion, simple machines, the periodic table, planets and stars, biomes, body systems, DNA, genetics, and much more. These ready-to-use tasks can be immediately incorporated into lesson plans, and each activity features objectives, materials lists, helpful tips on conducting the activity, and reproducibles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers can adjust learning based on individual students′ knowledge, skills, experience, preferences, and needs by using tested, research-based strategies such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic organizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem-based learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperative learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this valuable resource, teachers can instruct students according to their readiness and ability levels. By putting the authors′ proven strategies into practice, educators are sure to make a positive difference in student achievement!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor other grade-specific Corwin Press Classroom books, please see:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Kindergarten \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade One \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Two \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Three \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Four \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Five \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Language Arts, Grades 6–8 \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Math, Grades 6–8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cbr\u003eGayle H. Gregory \u003c\/strong\u003econsults internationally with teachers, administrators, and staff developers in the areas of differentiated instruction, emotional intelligence, brain-compatible learning, block scheduling, and instructional and assessment practices. She also works with educators in the areas of cooperative group learning, presentation skills, coaching and mentoring, renewal of secondary schools, and facilitating large-scale change. She has written many books about differentiated instruction, brain-compatible learning, and block scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarolyn Chapman\u003c\/b\u003e is an international educational consultant, author, and teacher who has taught in kindergarten to college classrooms. Her hands-on professional development training sessions challenge educators to use strategies that ensure success for learners of all ages. Carolyn has written many books about differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, multiple assessments, and the brain-compatible classroom. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248363131224,"sku":"9781412953443","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412953443_87aa314d-5daf-4309-b664-6321c29fd8cb.jpg?v=1777817734","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/activities-for-the-differentiated-classroom-science-grades-6-8","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}