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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hugging / Handshaking Muscle Stations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of "muscle overload." They work on hugging and handshaking muscles. Students are told that each station is set up to make muscles tired. They are told that making their muscles tired is a good...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Handshakes and Greetings in American Culture

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore the meaning of greeting friends, acquaintances, strangers and family and learn when shaking hands is appropriate.
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Handout
Other

Chapter 2: The Social Leverage in Active Hand Gestures

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter, from the Westside Toastmasters, gives a detailed explanation of how to use handshakes to communicate.
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Article
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Handshakes: What the Handshakes of Leaders Can Teach Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the culture and meaning of handshakes,
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Website
Other

Hand Shake: Do You Know the Common Hand Shake Mistakes?

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives a breakdown of the etiquette of the shaking hands.