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Fox, Justine E.; Glen, Nicole J. – Science Scope, 2012
Have your students ever wondered what NASA scientists do? Have they asked you what their science and mathematics lessons have to do with the real world? This unit about Earth's atmosphere can help to answer both of those questions. The unit described here showcases "content specific integration" of science and mathematics in that the lessons meet…
Descriptors: State Standards, Mathematics Instruction, World Problems, Problem Solving
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Shea, Lauren M.; Shanahan, Therese B. – Science and Children, 2011
This article discusses how to promote oral language development through science. The authors describe how they incorporate academic "talk strategies" into science lessons in a nonintrusive and meaningful manner. These talk strategies are adapted from the "Avenues" (2007) curriculum for English learners (ELs), which gives examples of cooperative…
Descriptors: Language Usage, Oral Language, Learning Strategies, Cooperative Learning