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shared by Kelli Brewster on 22 Feb 11
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Kelli Brewster on 22 Feb 11http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/comets/lesson/lab.html (the link to the lesson I studied further) The resource I chose to explore and research focuses on the subject of Astronomy. The website is appropriate for a range of ages but I focused on comets specifically and which is appropriate for grades 6-8. It covers standard E and C. Specifically, performance standards E.4.4; C.4.1., and C.4.2. Integration: This website can be integrated into many different subject areas. The facts, myths, and legends can easily be worked into a history lesson in social studies. It could also be used to accompany an English lesson if the students are reading material that involves different myths in our history and how we can sort through different narratives through time. There is also a chemistry portion in the website which can be used in that area of science or incorporated into a math lesson. Differentiation: I would pick out key vocabulary terms that I want the students to know and make large posters with the term, a short description and a visual. I would post these at the front of the classroom so they were easily accessible for all students. I could also do this activity as a group or partner activity and pair the students that I think would work to help one another.