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Eighth graders consider how they use their senses. In this biology lesson plan, 8th graders understand the definition of a disability and how it affects Americans who are hearing impaired or deaf, and those Americans who are visually impaired or totally or legally blind.

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Grade
8th
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Science
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1 hr
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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