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

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language, mudras, social studies
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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