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Adjusting the vocabulary that is required allows a teacher to differentiate this activity.  After completing the dictionary in addition to studying at home students can quiz each other for review in a co-op structure such as "Quiz-Quiz-Trade".

This activity has a natural connection to a science lesson about how our senses and nerves work to create reactions.  The teacher can require different forms of data analysis based on the students' skill level.  Simple min/max to averages and standard deviation are available.

Can create several types of boards using different equations to help differentiate with various students

This could easily be used for higher grade levels by changing the problems to harder equations in addition or subtraction, it would still probably only be useful for lower grades.

Nature of Science Standards: Plan and carry out investigations-often over a period of several lessons-as a class, in small groups or independently; use measurement skills and apply appropriate units when collecting data; keep accurate records in a notebook during investigations and communicate findings to others using graphs, charts, maps and models through oral and written reports. This activity can be adjusted for ELL students by giving them a picture chart on which to record their data. Rather than using all words on the chart, pictures of a cup, plate, cake pan, etc. can be place on the chart, and the students can fill in the results of the distance for each picture. This activity can also be used with younger age groups by having them use other objects, such as a small ping pong ball, to throw. A bigger object may be easier for younger children to throw.

Extenstion: A connection between math and science are in this activity. Adaptations: This can be a small group activity or team approach for help with ELL and Special Ed students.  Physical objects can be seen and touched.

Adaptations: This game can also be a subtraction game for gifted students.  ELL students will learn about science through looking at the pictures on the cards of different species of butterflies.  Special Ed students can play this game in pairs or small groups to help them with addition/subtraction. Extension: Use "The Natural World - playing card collection" to connect math with science. (i.e. butterflies of the world) This deck contains pictures of butterflies with the card numbers.

To differentiate pair students with peers who can assist them in their learning. 

For differentiation, students may need personal assistance to stay focused, but activity does a good job incorporating kinesthetic and visual learning strategies to help ensure success. 

Game does not need much change for differentiation. It offers good visual and kinesthetic learning opportunities for every student. If you notice a child struggling the game can be altered to help them succeed easily.