Content Area: Biology

Check Select one below:

Selected

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SES1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to
analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and
functions in living cells.

£ SES2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to

analyze how genetic information is expressed in cells.

£ SES3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to

analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive
generations.

£ SES4. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to

illustrate the organization of interacting systems within
single-celled and multi-celled organisms.

£ SES5. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to

assess the interdependence of all organisms on one another
and their environment.

£ SES6. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to

assess the theory of evolution.
How can you address the UDL principles for the selected information
above? Determine what tools can be used to support and enhance student
learning BY ALL students.

Mild Intellectual Disability

Low Tech ideas:

● Notecards/flashcards
● Binder checks/binder organization

High Tech ideas:

● Online textbook with videos and quiz questions embedded into the
text.
● Work at your own pace simulations (such as PheT simulation)

Supportive APPS:

● Dictionary/Thesaurus
● Picture dictionary
● Text-to-speech

UDL Strategy (Wheel):

● Option for Language and Symbols

Attention Difficulties
Low Tech ideas:

● Fidget spinner
● Velcro underneath the desk

High Tech ideas:

● Competitive games such as a Kahoot! Or GimKit

● Simulations that can be sped up, like PhET simulations. They can
also be manipulated for new outcomes

Supportive APPS:

● Fidget Spinner Extension

● Clocky Kid

UDL Strategy (Wheel):

● Options for Recruiting Interest

Physical Disabilities
Low Tech ideas:

● Seated in the front

● Extra teacher to help with the student with disabilities

High Tech ideas:

● E-textbook, less movement required

● Online options for each printout
● Online Labs

Supportive APPS:

● Text-to-Speach

UDL Strategy (Wheel):

English as a Second Language

Low Tech ideas:

● Dictionary
● Translate powerpoints
● Have visual aids and examples

High Tech ideas:

● Find videos for class that can have closed captioning

● Use websites and textbook
● Interactive online lab (even better if it can be translated)
● Create multimedia assignments where students can display their
knowledge in different ways like making a video, website, or song.

Supportive APPS:

● Spanish to English dictionary ( Spanish Dictionary or Linguee)

● My Translator

UDL Strategy (Wheel):

Sensory Impairment

Auditory Visual
Low Tech ideas: Low Tech ideas:

● Clear mask ● Thoroughly describe

● Speak to the class only at the assignments
front of the classroom ● Help student by printing
worksheets with very large font
where they can see
● Seat student closer to the
High Tech Ideas:
board
● Live closed captions ● Make sure lighting is suitable
● for the student to see

Supportive APPS: High Tech ideas:

● Ally: Closed Captions ● Have notes and powerpoints

● WebSonic on doc sheet so the student
can adjust the font to what they
can see
●
UDL Strategy (Wheel):

● Options for Perception

Supportive APPS:

● Readme
●

UDL Strategy (Wheel):

● Options for Perception