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- 3rd - 5th
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Students gain an understanding of how activities should be modified for the physically challenged. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students become aware of the daily courage exhibited by mentally disabled individuals and demonstrate behaviors that communicate care, respect and consideration of those with disabilities or handicapping conditions. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students explore issues concerning physical disabilities in an entertaining format of a puppet show. They interact and participate when asked to during the show, discuss what they learned from the puppet show. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students complete several sports activities with simulated disabilities. They reflect on the inherent difficulties and brainstorm modifications for each activity. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students define the terms disability and physical disability, and discuss the various abilities of people who use wheelchairs. They listen to the book, A Very Special Critter, interview a person with a physical disability, and create a class book. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the daily challenges of people with a visual disability by engaging in activities such as transcribing Braille, playing an instrument, watching TV, going to the library, and learning about Helen Keller. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine and discuss the history of the disability rights movement. They analyze stereotypes of people with disabilities, view a slide show, and research various disability rights organizations and current issues facing people with disabilities. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students explore how technology can be used to assist people with impairments and physical challenges. Students read a story from a page that shows what text can look like to a student with dyslexia or reading problems. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students read a book whose main character has a physical disability, and complete various related activities. They listen to a guest speaker, simulate experiences at school as a disabled individual through the use of wheelchairs, walkers, and eye patches, and create an informational pamphlet. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students without a disability are encouraged to gain a new perspective about what it is like to have a physical disability. They experience various examples (blindfolding, soundproof ear protection, wheelchair, etc.) to begin to accept and better understand those individuals who do have disabilities. Full Review »
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