As a former Special Education teacher, I teach academic skills designed for students with disabilities. These science courses are highly structured using visual prompts with multiple opportunities for repetition, and, are scaffolded for learner differentiation.

Have you ever wondered about the things that you see? Science is a way of asking questions about the world. Scientists use a variety of skills and make plans to help answer their questions.

In this class, students will learn about what plants and animals need to survive and how plants and animals are connected. We will use the following Inquiry Skills throughout the class: observe, predict, communicate, measure, put things in order, compare, classify, record data, and draw conclusions. 

On successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
•	 list four things plants and animals need to survive;
•	 identify how plants and animals need each other;
•	 draw and label a picture showing the relationship of plants and animals in the environment; and
•	 describe how the local community and the plants and animals in the local environment are connected.

Lesson 1 - Plants everywhere
Lesson 2 - What plants need
Lesson 3 - Parts of plants
Lesson 4 - Animals everywhere
Lesson 5 - What animals need
Lesson 6 - How animals get food
Lesson 7 - Land habitats
Lesson 8 - Water habitats
Lesson 9 - Plants and animals need each other
Lesson 10 - Food chains

I will use a variety of media through Nearpod including slides, videos, hands-on activities, and virtual field trips. I encourage the full participation of all students (in whatever way is most comfortable for them) and focus on their strengths.  I love to teach and have fun in my classes but also have strong class management classes. 

First, we will start class with a greeting and time for reflection on the topic (what do you already know).
Second, we will review any necessary vocabulary for the topic. 
Third, we will have a guided discovery of the new topic using Nearpod and record our answers and observations in the booklet.
Finally, we will close the class discussion with a reflection on what was learned today and what homework, if any, can be done before the next class. This may include related science experiments or completing the lesson in the booklet. 

A booklet will be provided. If printing is not possible, we will work out something. Some common supplies will be needed to complete the activities and will be posted several days before class. 

Students will not be muted unless there is significant background noise. Students may use their most effective method for communication, including a verbal response, chat, communication board, or use of an interpreter. I do not know ASL.  

Parents, please note it is understandable that students may miss the occasional lesson. The video of the lesson will be available upon request.