Students use Lewis and Clark's journals to identify the forms of non-verbal communication they used. They discover the problems they faced on their journey and how they overcame them. They practice using the non-verbal language of the...

Sixth graders complete a purchase order. In this ratios and patterns lesson, 6th graders work in groups to complete a purchase order for a grand opening of the school snack bar. Students use rations to figure out the need and quantity...

Students use dance as a form of communication. In this meanings of dance instructional activity, students create dances to communicate a variety of emotions.

Create a blog spot for your classroom and promote online discussions. There are several blogging websites listed here, and you can create one specific to each class or one collective site. Teach your learners how to post on the blog, and...

Students practice sound and recognition of letters in alphabetical sequence. They gain an understanding of letter sounds and order. They create a slide show with graphics and text. They present their slide show to the class.

Students create a short PowerPoint about themselves. They brainstorm and record on board slide ideas for an "All About Me" PowerPoint. They use different backgrounds on each slide. Clip Art is also utilized.

Learners evaluate the messages in music. In this communication through music lesson, students listen to various musical selections and determine the message being conveyed in the song. Then, learners create their own message as they...

Students research branches and agencies of state government to further explain how legislation and initiatives impact Deaf community. They conduct email interviews with Deaf government leaders, and create electronic portfolios.

Students plan a trip.  In this trip planning activity, students use a map to find where they would like to visit with a pretend family of 4. They get a specific amount of money and time and need to decide where they will stay and...

Students create and perform a dance or series of movements one to two minutes in length. Their dance supports and enhances the expressive qualities of the theater production and accompany the music students selected to perform.

Students explore landforms. Using the internet, students research the main landforms. They define landforms and download images into a word document. Students create their own picture-dictionary.

Young scholars compare the languages of the ancient Japanese people and the American deaf community, two cultures that utilize hand signs in this lesson for the early elementary classroom.

High schoolers conduct Internet research to find information about each planet and present their findings to the class. Students research statistical information and two interesting facts about each planet, then create a multimedia...

Students use the internet to research an invention that was developed during the Industrial Age. Using a worksheet, they record all revelant information to their invention including the short term and long term affects of the product....

Students investigate the Merci Train and conduct research in order to write a summary about its origination and purposes. They make a boxcar that is designed and made from construction paper and glue and wrapped around cardboard.