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Puzzle Piece Project and Autism Awareness Month Lesson PlanPuzzle Piece Project and Autism Awareness Month Lesson Plan
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Autism Speaks
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Puzzle Piece Project and Autism Awareness Month

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Looking for ways to include your class members in Autism Awareness Month? Use a packet that provides several opportunities to include the student body in an important campaign. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

autism, accepting others, friendship

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members organize a school-wide Autism Awareness day using the suggestions found in the packet

Classroom Considerations

  • April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day
  • Be sensitive to the fact that class members may have a family member or friend with autism

Pros

  • The 37-page packet includes background information about autism and Autism Awareness Month, separate lessons for grades K through 12, a template for the puzzle activity, worksheets, graphic organizers, an Internet resources guide, book lists, and a book discussion guide
  • Separate activities are suggested for grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-9, and 10-12

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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