Special Education Science Supplemental Series

I have spent a lot of time supplementing the general education science curriculum because unfortunately, special education science materials are few and far between.

There are tremendous benefits of including all learners in the science curriculum. Not only do students get an opportunity to interact with peers, but they learn to question, explore, and investigate. Check out a sample of how I supplement for these students. I have used 3rd grade standards for a wide range of students of all ages and ability levels.

Supplemental Activities:

-Note Pages- These pages include terms, definitions, and illustrations.

-Flashcards- These pages include flashcards that can be used to learn/match/sort the terms.

-Matching Pages- Match the term to the definition. Match the illustration to the term.

-Writing Pages- Write the correct term that is displayed in the pictures or diagrams.

-Identifying Pages- Which term is displayed in the pictures? Circle your answer.

-Sorting Page- Sort the pictures into the correct groups.

-Final Quiz- These pages assess each lesson.



-Answer Keys (included for every activity)



Topics and Terms Included (click each topic to view the individual packets):

Climate- Polar Climate/Animals, Temperate Climate/Animals, Tropical Climate/Animals

Extreme Weather- Extreme Weather, Storms, Floods, Droughts, Tornados, Hurricanes

Forces and Motion

-Position (in front of, behind, above, below, right, left)

-Direction (north, south, east, west, toward, away)

-Motion (up, down, straight, back and forth, bounce, spin)

-Speed (fast and slow)

-Force (push and pull)

-Contact Forces (tension, spring, friction)

-Noncontact Forces (gravity, electricity, magnetism)

-Balanced/Unbalanced Forces

Global Location- Equator, Prime Meridian, Latitude, Longitude

Life Cycle- Life Cycle, Trait, Inherit, Reproduction

Magnetism- Attract, Repel

Organisms- Organisms, Diversity, Reproduction, Offspring

Sequencing- First, Then, Next, Last

Telling Temperature- Temperature, Fahrenheit, Celsius

Water Cycle- Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation, The Water Cycle, Rain, Sleet, Snow

Weather- Weather, Atmosphere, Sunny, Rainy, Windy, Snowy, Foggy, Stormy, Cloudy, Overcast

Interested in a full series of supplements? (350 pages! 15 Lessons!) Check it out here!

Here is a post that outlines some science activities that I provide for students.