Down Syndrome Presentation in 4th Grade

Mrs. Beachy, one of our Horizon Parents, came today for a 30 min presentation about Down Syndrome. 

 

Her topics included:

 

– Science behind "DS" (key terms: chromosomes, genes, cells, nucleus)

– similarities/differences with a child with DS

– DS awareness and respecting diversity in the classroom

– video presentation about children with DS (they are just like you)

 

Video:  http://www.justlikeyou-downsyndrome.org/

 

Thank you Mrs. Beachy for sharing your expertise with our students!