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Understanding Culture and Society (Grade 9--Deaf Community)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders describe how characteristics of Deaf culture relate to ASL. They identify ways in which sign languages from other countries and ASL have influenced one another. Then invite a member of the Deaf community to speak to the...
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American Deaf Culture: A History of Language

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the relationship between language and culture in the Deaf Community. They discover the history of sign language and how it has been viewed in the past. They examine the Deaf community's beliefs and values.
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Deaf and Diverse

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine deaf culture and the role that American Sign Language plays in forging a sense of community.
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American Deaf Culture: Deaf Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the culture and art of the Deaf Community. They discover the history of the Deaf Community using art and their values. They compare and contrast different pieces of art.
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Piercing the World of Silence

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the sign language alphabet. They examine the difficulties faced by handicapped persons, and are introduced to Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan and The Miracle Worker.
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American Sign Language Poster

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this American sign language worksheet, young scholars learn the alphabet by analyzing this poster that has each letter with a picture of the hand in the correct position. There are no questions to answer.
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Talk to Me

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners investigate communication techniques using variations in the tone of the voice, facial expressions, and gestures. The image of Helen Keller which appears on the reverse side of the Alabama quarter forms the basis of the lesson's...