Thomas E. Scruggs|Margo A. Mastropieri|Cynthia M. Okolo
Science and Social Studies for Students With Disabilities
science social studies much offer learnersincluding disabilitieshowever instruction subjects often overlooked quest better understand improve leaning englishlanguage arts mathematicsas demonstrate paper science social studies help students attain skills information dispositions important success school everyday lifefurthermore subjects offer opportunities students learn apply literacy mathematics skills engage authentic problem solving inquiry experience success general education classroomwe begin discussing nature learning science social studies well interaction learners curriculumwe review instructional practices improving performance students disabilities subject areas science social studies students disabilitiesover years content area learning including science social studies received less emphasis special education literature basic instruction form literacy early math skills mastropieri et al pressnevertheless increased emphases inclusion accountability high stakes testing content area instruction acquired renewed importance lenz deshler kissam 2004beyond obvious advantages school success enhanced understanding human society physical universe expected improve quality lives students disabilitiesin article discuss research science social studies education students disabilitiesalthough many commonalities two bodies literature addresses specific challenges researchers attempted adapt instructional methods curriculum materials characteristics learners special needstherefore first discuss area separately draw conclusions regarding commonalities science social studies education end article