Learning in the Schoolyard Grounds

English language learners engage in outdoor science activities to help them learn life science concepts. This is done through multicultural gardening, nature journaling, and inductive outin... See More

English language learners engage in outdoor science activities to help them learn life science concepts. This is done through multicultural gardening, nature journaling, and inductive outings. This teacher fosters ownership and contributors to their learning environment. This article provides insights to how the author goes about doing these activities throughout the year with techniques such as scaffolded inquiry and quality questioning. This is an article worth reading for an inclusion class.

Science Inquiry for ALL: try it with you ELL kids

This article is an honest assessment of the successes and trials of teaching ELL students scientific inquiry. By invovling students in writing and in place-based activities, students are abl... See More

This article is an honest assessment of the successes and trials of teaching ELL students scientific inquiry. By invovling students in writing and in place-based activities, students are able to make solid connections between science class ad their cultural background. Struggling to meet the needs of your ELL students? Try nature journaling and gardening to reach your learners; begin by reading this article for some concrete ideas on how to incorporate these critical thinking skills into your classroom.