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Helen Keller- Book Marks

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Students learn about the life of Helen Keller. For this cultural and disability awareness lesson, students read a biography about Helen Keller and discuss the differences in her life and theirs. Students discuss which sense they would want to give up and write how living without sight or hearing would change their lives. Students make bookmarks using braille letters.

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the five senses, helen keller

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5 senses, helen keller, living with visual or hearing impairment, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Project-Based Learning
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