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The English As Second Language (ESL) In-Classroom Worbooks were developed for grade levels 3-5. Each encompasses one fun hands-on activity that explores the biology of a particular tissue of the human body. With a strong emphasis on visual learning and helpful vocabulary hints, these lesson plans will help your students learn Science and become more confortable with the English language.
Dr. Allevable's and Regenerobot's Exploration Adventure - ESL Edition
From "Exploring the Bone" workbook.
The "Exploration Adventure" Workbooks - ESL Edition are companions to the movies "Dr. Allevable's Unbelievable Laboratory (Bone and Heart Modules" and "Regenerobot and the Robot Science Fairs (Spinal Cord Module".
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All our lesson plans are designed for:
Grades 3-5
Time 40 min + 10 min mini-lesson
"Exploring the Heart" Workbook
Summary: Just beat it!
Science students understand the function of “cholesterol”
in the human body and model the effects of cholesterol
in order to demonstrate their understanding.
Time 40 min + 10 min mini-lesson
Summary: Building Big Bones
Science students know the importance of lightweight bones and use models to show their understanding of how bones look and feel.
Download Bone Module ESL (pdf)
"Exploring the Spinal Cord" Workbook
Grades 3-5
Time40 min + 10 min mini-lesson
Summary: Special Spool
Spinal Cords Science students will gain understanding of
how the human spinal cord works
by building their own model spinal columns out
of string and empty spools of thread.
Download Spinal Cord ESL (pdf)
Feel free to use as many activities as you want!
