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Teaching Lewis and Clark:  Challenge to Communicate Lesson PlanTeaching Lewis and Clark:  Challenge to Communicate Lesson Plan
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Teaching Lewis and Clark: Challenge to Communicate

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Students note instances in the journals of Lewis and Clark where they relied on non-verbal communication (sign language.) They discover some basic sign language and play a game in which they must use their new sign language skills to communicate.

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Game, sign language, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
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Simulation

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