Special Education Projects Grade K

*Special Education, Basic Skills and Learning Center Projects* Grade K-12
Project Title	Learners	Type of Project	Project Information Page Link Includes NYS Standards	Description of Project
Rock N' Roll Metric Review	This project will be used either in a 7^th grade self-contained math class or during 7^th grade tutorials to help support students with special needs and their skills in a mainstreamed 7^th grade science class. Finally, students in grades 6-8 to provide supplemental practice of skills previously taught on the metric system could access this project.	Internet Activity	Project Information	Rock n’ Roll Metric Review is a project that consists of a general overview of the metric system. Students will learn a brief history of the metric system and the use of the metric system in the United States. In addition students will complete a variety of activities that review the metric system, conversion of metric units and practice measuring using the metric system. Students will independently complete the questions on the answer sheet provided using links to the Internet. They will also complete the games and activities linked to the treasure hunt also on the Internet.
CrossRoads	10^th Grade students of mixed abilities will be using this project. This will include students whom:(1) have 6^th to 9^th grade reading abilities, (2) have limited writing abilities, and (3) are, predominantly, visual learners.	Internet Activity	Project Information	The Learning Content will include periods and events in World History where civilizations experienced dramatic changes. These periods are known as the Neolithic Revolution, the Commercial Revolution, Reformation, Exploration, Scientific Revolution, Political Revolutions, Industrial Revolution, World War II, Cold War I, and Post-Cold War. Students will gain greater knowledge of the causes of these events and what effects it had on civilizations which resulted in historical changes. They will also gain experience in reading outside resources and building upon research skills. In order for the students to be successful with this learning content, they must have basic understanding of human nature and needs. They will also need to know how to access their folders, navigate to and from different Windows, and how to save and print their work.
Of Mice and Men Character Analysis	The students who will be using this project are 10^th grade special needs students in English class. The students' disabilities vary from learning disabilities to emotionally disturbed. The majority of the students have significant reading difficulties.	Internet Activity	Project Information	The purpose of this activity is to help students learn more about the characters in the book, Of Mice and Men before they begin the reading. The topics covered will include learning specific character traits of each of the 5 main characters. To be successful with this activity, students need to know how to use the internet and find key facts about each character that will enable them to know their personalities. I believe this activity can be implemented and completed in 1-2 class periods. This may vary with the population of students in which you are teaching.
Oceans	The students who will be using this treasure hunt are students reading at a second -third grade reading level. The links given were chosen because they are kid friendly and easy to read and understand. The information the students are searching for is also designed for students at an elementary level of learning.	Internet Activity	Project Information	This treasure hunt on oceans is designed to give students general background information about oceans. It is designed to introduce students to using links to find information. Students will be expected to read questions and use given links to find answers. This will entail students to read independently and to help them to be independent learners. Students will need to be able to read the material presented in both the questions and the sites given to be successful. This assignment should be completed in two forty-minute lab periods.
Americans Travel in Space	Students are in 8^th grade Special Education class. This lesson corresponds to a chapter in Social Studies regarding travel in space.	Internet Activity	Project Information	“Which country will be the first to send people to the moon?” Many people asked this question during the 1960’s. Americans wanted to be the first to reach the moon. Students will learn about the first manned flight to the moon, the meaning of the “space race” during the late 1950’s, and the benefits of space exploration today. Students should be familiar with basic terminology associated with space exploration and have a general understanding of related concepts. This Treasure Hunt was designed to use as an enrichment activity for modified 8^th grade Social Studies for Sp. Ed. Students. Contents coincide with chapter work in Steck-Vaughn , America ’s Story, Book II. Students will be able to answer chapter questions and create a journal entry regarding space travel.
Our Solar System	This treasure hunt will be used by 7^th and 8^th graders in a Life Skills Program. The skill level for this treasure hunt is 1^st-2^nd grade	Internet Activity	Project Information	This project will provide students with the opportunity to do research on the solar system using the Internet. They will learn a basic overview of the planets, sun and Earth. Students should have a basic introduction to the solar system before they complete the treasure hunt. This treasure hunt will take 3-5 periods to complete.
Alphabet Alley	This project is for any age non-reader or beginning reader. It fits best within the Language Arts curriculum and would also be a good resource for ESL teachers.	Internet Activity	Project Information	Alphabet Alley is an interactive Internet activity designed for non-readers and beginning readers. In the alphabet alley, beginning readers will find the ABC's and their letter sounds. They will play games and use interactive activities to practice their letter skills.
Dollars & Cents Treasure Hunt	Seventh Grade Special Education Students will be utilizing this project. These students have math levels ranging from a first grade level to a seventh grade level.	Internet Activity	Project Information	Students will develop/improve skills involving money. Students will be working on making change at a basic–intermediate level.
Disabilities Awareness	The students accessing this lesson are students ranging from 7^th to 11^th grades with reading levels ranging from 2^nd grade through 4th grade. The students also have emotional and behavioral challenges.	Internet Activity	Project Information	This web-enhanced lesson (along with Disabilities Awareness lesson #2) will be used by students individually in order to increase awareness about and empathy towards persons with physical and learning disabilities. The lesson will encourage students to learn about specific disabilities, and then will become familiar with people who have been successful in life despite these challenges.
From Caterpillar to Butterfly	This science project was designed for a modified special education 10^th grade class. It was formatted at a third grade reading level. Activities are appropriate for elementary students.	Internet Activity	Project Information	This Butterfly Treasure Hunt is designed to guide students through an Internet search for information regarding the life cycle of a butterfly. From caterpillar to butterfly and everything in between, the information is gained through research, fun activities, and writing exercises.
The Salem Witch Trials	The students who will be using the treasure hunt will be my 10^th grade Learning Center English class. It is a class of students who need modifications to the regular 10^th grade curriculum. The students will benefit by having a better understanding of the time period, characters, and the plot of "The Crucible."	Internet Activity	Project Information	This Treasure Hunt is about the actual Trials that took place in Massachusetts in 1692. It is intended to be used as a pre-reading activity before the book " The Crucible" is read. Students will hopefully have a better understanding of how people behaved during this time period.
Branches of Government	This treasure hunt was designed to be used with 11^th grade special education students who are enrolled in a modified 11^th grade United States History and Government curriculum. It could also be used with younger students who are studying US History and Government	Internet Activity	Project Information	This treasure hunt will provide students with basic information about the three branches of United States government at the federal, state and local levels. Each question will link them to a web site and enable them to answer the questions. There is a final activity grid that they will also complete ant the end.

Students will develop/improve skills involving money. Students will be working on making change at a basic–intermediate level.