Alice is a 16-year-old sophomore who comes to class on time but is rarely prepared to participate in classroom activities. She is a people person and is extremely distractible. She has an above-average I.Q. but does not follow through on assignments. She has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). Every item in the classroom becomes a tool, toy, or weapon. Noise is a major distraction for Alice. Working in a group and sitting close to a window or door and away from the teacher worsens the situation. She does not like quiet and creates verbal distractions.
Actively participate in general science classroom and lab experiences, including lab manipulations and field trips.
A wide range of equipment and materials are used in the science lab. Paper, pencil, chalkboard, chalk, textbook, and occasionally manipulations are used in the classroom.
Classroom work is typically performed individually, and lab work is performed in pairs. The classroom tends to be quiet, and the lab is noisy.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Rebecca is a 15-year-old freshman. She has a condition that affects both motor and cognitive skills. She uses a wheelchair. Rebecca is very personable. It takes Rebecca a long time to grasp even simple concepts. Auditory input works best, but instructions may need to be repeated several times. She is most successful when labs are slow-paced and have few steps. She also needs assistance with manipulatives.
Actively participate in science classroom and lab experiences, including field trips.
A wide range of equipment and materials are used in the science classroom and lab.
Lab activities are often performed in groups. Field trips to science facilities and museums are taken periodically.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
William is an 18-year-old senior who has Tourette's Syndrome. He exhibits frequent and inappropriate loud verbalizations during class, especially when in stressful situations. William is an athlete. He is 6' 3" tall and weighs over 200 pounds. His presence can be intimidating to others. He is being medicated for his condition. He can be manipulative and may use his disability to avoid work. William's outbursts may affect the entire classroom atmosphere, but his peers tolerate his outbursts and tend to cover for him.
Complete mathematics activities in an algebra class.
Textbook, paper, pencils, chalkboards, and chalk are the primary pieces of equipment for this class. Occasionally, 3-D manipulatives are used.
Math assignments are completed individually and in groups.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Rocky is an 18-year-old junior. He is outgoing, tells funny jokes, and teases other students. Rocky is blind and uses a cane for mobility. He reads Braille. He is embarrassed by references to his blindness. His self-advocacy skills and self-esteem are low. He prefers to work without much assistance.
Actively participate in chemistry lab experiences, including manipulating equipment and materials.
Typical chemistry lab equipment and chemicals are used in this class. Computers are used for data entry and manipulation and report writing.
Lab work is typically performed in groups of two or three students.
Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
John, a 17-year-old junior, is a bright and intelligent student who loves science. He has aspirations of being a veterinarian. Because of a birth defect, he has only one hand; on the other arm, he has only a small residual limb below the elbow. He has a prosthesis for grasping objects. He has a grabbing device for accomplishing some tasks. He may experience difficulty manipulating small objects. He tries to be as independent as possible. John works well in groups or with a lab partner, always contributing and doing his part of the group assignment. He writes well with his hand.
Actively participate in science classroom and lab experiences, including lab manipulation of small objects.
A wide range of science equipment and materials are used in the science lab.
Classroom work is typically performed individually, and lab work is performed in pairs. The classroom tends to be quiet, and the lab is noisy.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Merri is a 16-year-old junior who has had Cerebral Palsy since birth. She uses a wheelchair for mobility and has significant fine motor control difficulties. She can write with a pen or pencil but very slowly. She is quiet in class but friendly. She has difficulty expressing her thoughts verbally but can be understood when she speaks slowly. Her family is very supportive of her participation in all school activities.
Actively participate in science and math classroom and lab experiences, including lab manipulations, field trips, classroom discussions.
A wide range of science equipment and materials are used in the science lab. Paper, pencil, chalk, chalkboard, and computers are used in the science and math classroom.
A field trip to a science museum is planned.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Neil is an 18-year-old senior with Cerebral Palsy. He has good upper body strength but limited fine motor skills. Manipulating small objects can be difficult. He uses a wheelchair for long distances and crutches for shorter distances. Neil is cooperative and very assertive in making his physical needs known to his instructors and strives to make his work perfect. He dislikes it when other classmates tease him. He fatigues easily.
Actively participate in science classroom and lab experiences, including field trips.
A wide variety of science equipment and materials are used in the science lab.
Most lab activities are conducted in groups. There are many written assignments. Field trips are planned to local science-related businesses.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Richard is an 18-year-old junior who loves math, computers, and cooking. He is profoundly deaf and has low muscle tone and some neurological problems similar to Autism. He does not speak. He is bright but reads two grade levels below his present class status. Richard communicates through sign language interpreters, written notes, and lipreading. Richard can get quite animated and disruptive at times. His self-esteem and self-advocacy skills are low.
Actively participate in science classroom and lab experiences, including lab manipulations.
A wide range of science equipment and materials are used in the science lab.
Many assignments are completed in groups.
Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Alan is a 16-year-old sophomore who has a mild learning disability. He has extreme short-term memory loss and cannot handle complex assignments. He has difficulty processing mathematical concepts (Dyscalculia). Alan is very popular and is a class leader. He demonstrates responsibility and good judgment. He hates to acknowledge that he has a disability. He can get angry when his disability affects his learning, and he does not like to receive special services or be singled out in any way. He will need some special assistance to pass the class.
Actively participating in science classroom and lab experiences,including lab manipulations, field trips.
A wide range of science equipment and materials are used in the science lab. Pencils, paper, textbook, chalk, and chalkboard are the primary materials used in the classroom.
Typical science lab. There is much group work.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Penny is an 18-year-old senior who is extremely gifted intellectually. She quickly grasps concepts and has a whimsical and creative intellect. Penny is highly unorganized and does not keep track of or turn in assignments. She rarely does any written work on her own without much encouragement. She is noncooperative, and her parents have given up. She participates fully in physical activities but never hands in lab reports or homework.
Actively participating in science and math classroom and lab experiences, including lab manipulations, field trips, and classroom discussions.
A wide range of science equipment and materials are used in the science lab. Paper, pencil, chalk, chalkboard, and computers are used in the science and math classroom.
Typical lab and classroom environments. Field trips occur often.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Abby is a 16-year-old sophomore. She sustained a head injury in a boating accident in 8th grade, which reduced her I.Q. She had to re-learn basic skills (alphabet, counting, etc.). Abby's memory is full of "blank" spots. Her social life completely changed when she had to leave honors programs and join "regular ed." Her family is supportive, but conflict between the 4 siblings occurred when Abby appeared to receive more attention than the others.
Successfully complete work in a mathematics class.
Paper, pencil, chalk, and chalkboard are the primary tools used in the classroom.
Typical mathematics class.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Tyler is a 17-year-old senior enrolled in special education. He is diagnosed as having Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and has difficulty with written communication. He is friendly and works well with others. He is in constant motion and cannot sit still.
Successfully complete mathematics class.
Paper, pencil, chalk, and chalkboard are the primary tools used in the classroom.
Typical mathematics class.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.
Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, and allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of the task or assignment.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory and communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.