During the time of the implementation of the Kagan Structures and lab practices for special needs students I discovered that there are some modifications that need to me made to structures that will benefit the behavior and engagement of special special needs students in the science classroom. The use of science labs does appeal to students and…Read More

As you all know, the Herald Whitaker Middle School was destroyed by a tornado in 2012. Among the many casualties wre the science lab and all its content. My grant this year has allowed us to purchase some basic lab equipment like beakers, test tubes and scales. It has meant that not only do the special needs students in my classes get to actually…Read More

Mu classroom grant was used to purchase basic lab equipment such as beakers, test tubes, scales and other items so our students could participate in hands on activities in science class. This material has not only been used by my classes , but also the other science classes in the building. My students have shown an interest in the use of the lab…Read More

Title: Can a combination of Kagan Cooperative learning driven by science labs improve the success rates of Exceptional Students in traditional classrooms?

Project Overview: Exceptional students within the traditional science classroom will be grouped in Kagan Cooperative learning groups and work within the structures during lab driven science…Read More