Unit 9: Meeting Children's Special Needs
Duration of Days: 10
Genetic vs Environmental factors
Reducing Risks
Common Syndromes and Conditions
Identify how genetic defects occur
Recognize ways to reduce risks
Research common syndromes and defects
Analyze the "Ripple Effect" of a disability
Define, understand and use terminology, concepts and principles
Reading articles
Student centered activities/projects
Case Studies
Formative assessments
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Probabilities of Problems: A Look at Inheritance | 2 |
| 2 | Birth Defect and Disabilities | 4 |
| 3 | Exploring Innovations in Special Education | 1 |
| 4 | The Ripple Effect of a Disability | 3 |