Teaching Science to English Language Learners
Rosebery, A. S., & Warren, B. (2008). Building on students’ strengths: Teaching science to English language learners. National Science Teachers Association.
https://static.nsta.org/pdfs/samples/PB218X-1web.pdf
This text is a valuable resource for educators seeking to make science instruction more inclusive and effective for English Language Learners. It highlights research-based strategies that support both language development and science understanding, emphasizing the power of hands-on, inquiry-based learning, and meaningful academic talk. The authors provide classroom examples and practical guidance for using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to create learning environments where all students, especially multilingual learners, can engage in scientific practices and build conceptual understanding. Anyone committed to equitable science education should read this to gain insight into how to bridge language and content learning in purposeful, culturally responsive ways.
