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This assignment has helped me to find resources for science instruction that I will use in my classroom. For one, much of the material that I found addressed differentiation for the gifted student, not just for the student with learning disabilities. That is an important reminder to  address those students' special needs as well. Additionally, I love how available technology is to address all of these concerns. I hope that I have sufficient tech resources in my school next fall.

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Previewing Key Concepts and Vocabulary
Separating out the English language learners for brief instructional periods helps lower anxiety in the group and ensures that English-speaking students will not dominate the conversation, and the English language learners will be more apt to participate. One way to “shelter” instruction for students is for the teacher to do mini lessons for small homogeneous groups of English language learners. Ideally, this is done in the students’ native language, but can also be done in English. Teachers can pull students aside at the beginning of the develop stage and preview key concepts and vocabulary. During this time, teachers can draw students’ attention to cognates (for example mountain in English and montaña in Spanish) to help English language learners make connections between their native language and English, thus learning new vocabulary.
http://www.nsta.org/publications/news/story.aspx?id=51327

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This contains some useful gems.

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Differentiated Instruction in the Science Classroom

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Hialeah Gardens High School September 23, 2010 Differentiated Instruction Overview

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This is one of my favorite methods, and one that I will use often in my own classroom.

Video killed the radio star.

Okay, maybe that's not relevant. Unless this is social studies class, or possibly a music class where you're teaching the synth. Ah, The Buggles.

But back to what we're actually talking about: video content. It can be a great way to present information. That way students can watch in class, out of class, at home, on the bus, and as many times as necessary in order to grasp a concept.

http://www.shmoop.com/teachers/curriculum/differentiation/differentiation-science.html

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Helpful tips for Educators

Adapted from Bruce Torff, Harvard University

Look through MI-colored glasses and analyze activities in terms of multiple intelligences

Put your own spin on it and adapt appropriately

Utilize multiple entry points and approach concepts in a variety of ways

Incorporate project-based learning

Personalize education and design activities and assessments that match student strengths

https://gse.gmu.edu/research/mirs/miresources/

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This is a great video about differentiation at Mesquite Elementary School.

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This is a great video about differentiation at Mesquite Elementary School.

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Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom at Mesquite Elementary School

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Examples of differentiating content at the elementary level include the following:Using reading materials at varying readability levels;Putting text materials on tape;Using spelling or vocabulary lists at readiness levels of students;Presenting ideas through both auditory and visual means;Using reading buddies; andMeeting with small groups to re-teach an idea or skill for struggling learners, or to extend the thinking or skills of advanced learners.

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Examples of differentiating content at the elementary level include the following:Using reading materials at varying readability levels;Putting text materials on tape;Using spelling or vocabulary lists at readiness levels of students;Presenting ideas through both auditory and visual means;Using reading buddies; andMeeting with small groups to re-teach an idea or skill for struggling learners, or to extend the thinking or skills of advanced learners.

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http://www.readingrockets.org/article/what-differentiated-instruction