Click on each lesson and follow the directions.
Find this word on each page and click it to see scoring rubric>>
Rubric
Welcome to your introduction to Sign Language.
Let's begin.
Did you know that the word deaf has two very different meanings depending on how it is written?
Deaf vs. deaf
Click on the sites below and then send your teacher an email before the next class period contrasting these two words and 3 paragraphs explaining the word "Deaf."
See the explanation in sign language>>
LESSON 1
What are the causes of deafness?
Click on the ear icon below and find the causes.
Take the quiz until all your answers are correct. Then email your partner and the teacher with a list of the questions that were the most difficult for you.
What is the National Association of the Deaf?
Work with your partner to prepare a short oral report about the mission of the organization, an NAD issue, an NAD event and an NAD current event.
Be prepared to debate both sides of the issue you select as well as your personal opinion.
LESSON 2
Be prepared to discuss your answers to these questions in class.
Research these questions at the sites below and create a timeline from 1776 (the beginning of this country) until present day. Include all significant people and events.
<<<<To create a timeline, use one of these>>>>
LESSON 3
What would it feel like to be in the midst of hearing people when you cannot hear?
Two days this week, you will be given ear plugs just before lunch. You must spend your lunch period wearing the ear plugs. You may not sit at lunch with anyone who is in this class.
Note your feelings.
Note how others responded to you.
After completing both of these experiences, click on the "My Journal" button and answer the questions.
Bring Journal to the next class.
My Journal
LESSON 4
Some very significant achievements have been accomplished by people who were unable to hear.
Research the people below. Then create a PPT presentation about the ten people whose lives impressed you the most. Be sure you explain why you chose the ten people you chose. Include what you have learned about yourself as you consider their lives. Your presentation should include pictures and creative writing and should engage your audience.
Be prepared to share this with the class.
Meet These People
Meet Some Amazing People!
LESSON 5
Let's learn a few signs.
Start with the alphabet. Then try a few words.
Write 3 sentences that express what you have learned from this unit and practice saying it in
sign language.
Come to our next class ready to share your
thoughts in signs - and to discuss how you remembered the signs.
Use the sites below to help you.
LESSON 6
Show the class what you have learned.
Design a website that includes information from each of the lessons of this unit.
Be creative and innovative.
Use the free websites below to help you.
Each of your classmates will score your website.
I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.
-Helen Keller
