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Learners investigate communication techniques using variations in the tone of the voice, facial expressions, and gestures. The image of Helen Keller which appears on the reverse side of the Alabama quarter forms the basis of the lesson's main focus.

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communication, blindness, braille, courage, deafness, helen keller

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blind, braille, communication, courage, deaf, helen keller, reverse, programs
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Year
2006
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