Diversity




 * **Total # of students** || 24 broken into 6 groups of 4 ||
 * **Total # of students with diversities** || 24 ||
 * Area of diversity || # of student with this diversity || Accomodations ||
 * Second-language learners? || 1 || 504 Plan- This student is gifted and will need clarification on instructions only. Few checks for comprehension will be required. ||
 * Different learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)? || 24 || *See Garner’s Intelligences below ||
 * Different intelligences (Gardner’s multiple intelligences)? || 24 || Students took a multiple intelligence inventory at the beginning of the year. It provided ways for students to use their strengths to help them with their projects. Each student can use these recommendations when conducting the project.

1.Linguistic and verbal intelligence:


 * Extra written resources
 * Ability to hear some of the material spoken

2.Logical intelligence:


 * Manipulatives

3.Spatial intelligence:


 * Videos
 * Drawings

4.Body/movement intelligence:


 * Role-playing as the leader of the group
 * Hands-on material

5.Musical intelligence:


 * Incorporation of Musical

6.Interpersonal intelligence:


 * Activities completed in groups
 * Collaboration

7.Intrapersonal intelligence:


 * These students will be given time to work by themselves

8.Naturalist intelligence:


 * These students will have the opportunity to view a #|mobile classroom ||
 * Students without access to technology in the home? || 4 || These students will be provided sufficient classroom time to complete parts of the project that involve the use of a computer. The parents will also have the opportunity to utilize the school library up until 5:30 with assistance. ||
 * Gifted students? || 1 || The gifted students have a plan also which identifies their areas of giftedness. Strategies will be executed by the teacher to develop the most favorable achievement. ||
 * Cultural differences? || 1 student from Mexico || This is a gifted student that requires clarity on the assignment due to English as his second language. ||
 * Students with disabilities? || 4 || Individual IEPS: All students will have accommodations and modifications based on each of their IEPs. Most of the time the types of accommodations and modifications that may be present are: Extended time, model assignments, instructions read aloud, highlighted information, small groups, graphical organizers, lesson assignments, constructive feedback, frequent reminders, one-on-one as needed, and close proximity. ||