Science Bilingual and ESL Glossaries

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Science Bilingual and ESL Glossaries

These documents are a very valuable resource to any science teacher who has a student whose first language is not English. These are extremely useful for foreign exchange students, English as a second language learners (ESL), or just students who are having a hard time translating information from English into their native language

Teaching Science to Language Minority Students
Link to a great book which provides invaluable teaching tips on how to modify classroom presentations for the ESL student.

NYSED Bilingual Education Bilingual Glossaries
Publications were developed for use by newly arrived high school students. Provide students with a quick reference guide to content terminology.

Earth Science Bilingual Glossaries
7 different languages supported on keywords used in Earth Science.

Biology/Living Environment Bilingual Glossaries
A glossary of all the key terms used in Biology for ESL students. 6 languages supported.

Chemistry Bilingual Glossaries
7 different languages supported on keywords used in Chemistry.

Physics Bilingual Glossary
A glossary of all the key terms used in Physics for ESL students. 1 languages supported.