Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Santa don't come to the Projects 1

Chapter 2: The Evolution of Layered Curriculum 7
Where are the regular students in regular education? 9

Chapter 3: The Biology of Layered Curriculum

Chapter 4: The Bottom Layer - - The C Layer 13
Grading the C Layer 15
C Layer suggestions for visual learners 17
C Layer suggestions for auditory learners 19
C Layer suggestions for tactile learners 20

Chapter 5: The Middle Layer - - The B Layer 23
Grading the B Layer 25

Chapter 6: The Top Layer - - The A Layer 27
Grading A Layer assignments 28
A Layer assignment sheet 30

Chapter 7: The completed Unit

Chapter 8: Changing the Shape: A triangle becomes a diamond

Chapter9 : Required vs Optional 31
English novels 31
Honors and advanced placement classes 32
Liability issues 33
Traditional versus block schedule 33
Lower elementary grades 35
College and adult learners 35

Chapter 10 Modifying for other issues 37
Tips 37
Hints 38
Suggestions for visual learners 40
for auditory learners 41
for tactile learners 42

Chapter 8: The Biology of Layered Curriculum 43
The issue of choice 43
Circadian rhythms 46
Light 47

Chapter 9: Frequently Asked Questions 49

Chapter 10: Designing Your Own Units 59

Chapter 11: Introducing Layered Curriculum to the Class 63

Chapter 12: Grading and Designing Rubrics 67
grading and grade scales 68
Sample rubrics flash cards 70
book work 71
artwork 72
reading 73
labs ("B" level) 74
"A" level assignments 75
computer programs 76
videos 77
worksheets 78
lecture 79

Chapter 13: Implementing Layered Curriculum School-Wide 81

Chapter 14: Using Layered Curriculum to Increase Learning 83
Memory systems 83
Getting the school involved 85

Chapter 15: Layered Curriculum & Brain-Imaging Studies 87
Meeting the needs of districts and states 89

Chapter 16: Sample Unit Sheets 91
DNA & Protein Synthesis 91
Intro to Life Science 93
Fish and Amphibians 94
Astronomy 96
US History 1911-1920 98
US History 1921-1230 101
What is a Mineral? 105
Geometry - Area 106
Geometry 108
US History - Constitution 110
Circulatory System 112
Environmental Science 114
Mammals 116
Viruses 118
Grapes of Wrath 120
The Changing Planet 122
October Sky 126

Chapter 17: A Collection of Teaching Tips 131

Appendix A: Research for Further Reading 137

Appendix B: Glossary of Special Ed Categories 141
attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity disorder 141
autism and other pervasive developmental disorders 142
communication impairment 142
emotional disturbance/behavior disorder 142
fetal alcohol syndrome 143
gifted and talented 143
learning disabled 143
Tourette's Syndrome 144

Appendix C: References, Research, Further Reading 145
research support of student-centered classrooms 145
reference & research 147
Index 152
Order Form 155