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Embedded Teaching: Application in a Science Lesson (Part 2)
This article, which wraps up a 2-part series, provides examples of Embedded Teaching activities in a lesson developed by Nature for New Minnesotans to introduce the concepts of weather and climate to adult English language learners. Read More
Embedded Teaching: A Socio-Cultural Approach to Language Learning Through Science
This article introduces the concept of embedded teaching and argues for its use in ABE classrooms focused on building language and science knowledge. This is part one of a two-part series of articles that highlight the Nature for New Minnesotans program. Read More
Teaching Minnesota’s Natural History in an EL Classroom
This article shares a sample of curriculum developed by Nature for New Minnesotans, a University of Minnesota extension program committed to adapting experiential natural history programming for adult EL students in the Twin Cities. Read More
Nature for New Minnesotans: Making the Case for Teaching Minnesota’s Natural History in EL Classrooms
Nature for New Minnesotans is a new program through University of Minnesota Extension that seeks to increase the environmental literacy and access to the outdoors of EL (English Language) students in the Twin Cities. In this article, program director Lucas Rapisarda shares his experience of designing the program and taking students to Itasca State Park in August 2022. Read More
New FREE Curriculum Resources Available through the MnPCC
Thirty (30) FREE complete curricula for math, ELA, social studies, and science are available to ABE teachers through the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum. Printable texts, quizzes, and activities - all standards aligned - are waiting for you! Read More
Three Resources for Teaching GED© Learners who Read at the Middle School Level
Teaching ABE learners who read at middle school levels is challenging, especially with so few GED© instructional materials designed for this audience. This article gives an overview of three middle school level resources for teaching adults math, English language arts, and science. Read More
Highlights from ISTE: Free Online Resources for Educators!
Do you need free resources for teaching math and science? How about quick and easy group text messaging that keeps your phone number private? We've got links for you! Read More
LearningExpress Library for ABE
LearningExpress Library contains nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books. It covers job search and workplace skills improvement; skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science; and prep for career certification, licensure exams, college and grad school entrance tests, GED, and more. Read More