Differentiation in Practice-Part II

Choosing 2
#2- What plants Need-A Science Unit on the Functions of Plant Parts
#3- We're All in It Together- A Social Studies unit on Needs, Wants, and Community Helpers
Being Familiar with the Objectives
#2
After this unit is taught the students will know:

• The different parts of a plant
• What a plant needs to stay alive

After this unit is taught the students will understand:

• Why plants are important for people

After this unit is taught the students will be able to:

• Explain what a plant needs to stay alive
• Identify and explain specific parts of the plant

#3

After this unit is taught the students will know:

• The different roles people play within the community

After this unit is taught the students will understand:

• All people have responsibilities within their community
• All people have needs that are met by people in the community

After this unit is taught the students will be able to:

• Compare and contrast and evaluate community roles

The Strategies Used

#2

• Gardner's multiple intelligences
• Jig saw groups
• Small group work

#3

• Tiered assignments
• Differentiated writing prompts

How does this apply to me?

**These units are just a small example of what we can do as future educators to teach using differentiation. There are many ideas given to show that meeting the needs of all your students takes time, but is worth it.