Project SHARE
Purpose: To address the two main issues facing ESL students. They have statistically not performed well on the Earth Science state standardized tests, and are often required to be in Intermediate 2 English class before being allowed to take Earth Science which requires an extra year of school to earn a diploma.
Key ingredients of this program:
- Literacy Strategies
- Utilizing National Geographic Literacy Series for Earth and Space Science and World Cultures
- Integrate Assignments Between:
- Earth Science
- History (World Civilization)
- Reading
- History (World Civilization)
- Reading
- Integrate Vocabulary Between:
- Earth Science
- History (World Civilization)
- History (World Civilization)
- Reading
- Small Learning Community
- Have common teachers between Earth Science, History, and Reading
- Have common planning periods so teachers can communicate about classes and students
- Have common planning periods so teachers can communicate about classes and students
- After School Help
- Regular study halls at lunch, or before and after school. Due to the fact that so many students work, this time with them is essential.
- Field Trips
- Local museums (example: The Smithsonian)
- Local State Parks (example: Shark tooth collecting at Calvert Cliffs in Maryland)
- Local State Parks (example: Shark tooth collecting at Calvert Cliffs in Maryland)
- Awards and Positive Reinforcement
- Certificates of Accomplishment
- Geodes, agates, or sharks teeth
- Curriculum
-EarthComm
