Proficiency in academic language in all content areas is key to learning and achievement. Science involves a variety of academic terms essential to understanding science concepts.

Proficiency in academic language in all content areas is key to learning and achievement. Science involves a variety of academic terms essential to understanding science concepts.

Part 1

Review the Disciplinary Core Ideas from NGSS (physical sciences, life science, earth and space sciences, engineering, technology and applications of science) and choose a grade level and one Disciplinary Core Idea to identify key language and vocabulary.

Using the “Vocabulary Strategies Chart”:

1. Identify five key academic vocabulary terms.

2. Describe the instructional strategy you would use to explicitly teach the terms.

3. Describe two vocabulary development activities you would implement to allow students opportunities to practice and apply their knowledge of the terms.

Part 2:

Write a 500-750 word reflection about how you could revise your 5E Lesson Plan from Topic 3 to include academic vocabulary instruction and development, including possible ways to differentiate to meet the needs of ELL and students with exceptionalities. 

Use at least two scholarly sources to support your reflection. Submit the “Vocabulary Strategies Chart” and reflection as one submission.