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Breaking News English: Zimbabwe's Homeless Ignored
For this English worksheet, students read "Zimbabwe's Homeless Ignored," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Sonnet 29 by William Shakespeare
In this William Shakespeare learning exercise, 10th graders focus on Sonnet 29. Students complete 15 fill in the blank questions and check using the interactive button for completion.
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History Through Deaf Eyes
Explore the history of the deaf population in the United States and grow in your understanding of their experiences, language, and identity, as well as their struggles.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 8 25 14: At 'Signs' Restaurant, Orders Fall on Deaf Ears
Read about a restaurant in Toronto that is staffed entirely by deaf workers. Also learn some basic ASL communication that is used in restaurants. Includes video.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: 19th Century Schools for the Deaf, Blind
This collection uses primary sources to explore the development of schools for deaf and blind students in the nineteenth century.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Deafness and Hearing Impairment
This informative site delves into the following deafness and hearing impairment topics: definition definition, facts, causes, social and economic burden, and WHO's strategy for prevention and control.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Sound and Fury: Deaf and Diverse
Identify beliefs, values and attitudes of deaf culture. Explore the causes and special communication needs of deafness, research the role that American Sign Language plays in forging a sense of community and create your own "sign name".
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National Center on Deaf Blindness
Site consists of an extensive library of materials, and information specialists to help serve children who are deaf-blind.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Sudden Deafness
Sudden Deafness, or Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), is described at this site. In addition to a description, information is provided on causes, treatment, research, and available resources.
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History Matters: Deaf and Unemployed in Dubuque
Read this poignant interview, transcribed by a WPA worker, in which a deaf couple describes the hardships they encountered during the Great Depression, compounded because of their disability.
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Deafness Research Uk: How the Ear Works
A collection of several images explains how the ear makes us hear sound.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Deaf and Dumb!
This ebook version of Elizabeth Sandham's Deaf And Dumb! has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd Health Information: Resources for Educators
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders offers classroom activities and other resources for students and teachers.
PBS
Through Deaf Eyes: The First Permanent School
Learn the history of American Sign Language and Thomas Gallaudet, for whom Gallaudet University was named.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Searchable database of the NIDCD, one of the Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (Federal Government). Covers a wide range of hearing related topics/research.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Ncam: Cornerstones
Cornerstones is a technology-infused approach to literacy development designed for early elementary children who are deaf and hard of hearing (and that can be used with other students who learn well visually and struggle with literacy).
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American Academy of Audiology
Find news on audiological sciences and the deaf and hard of hearing population. Also find consumer, student and professional resources, conferences and conventions as well as a store.
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Government of Canada: Senate of Canada Educational Videos
The Senate of Canada offers educational videos in video formats for persons who are deaf or are hard of hearing -- American Sign Language (ASL) and Quebec Sign Language (LSQ)'. Nine video clips provide an overview of the Senate, its role...
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American Foundation for the Blind: Anne Sullivan Macy: Miracle Worker
An extensive biography of Anne Sullivan Macy, who pioneered techniques for teaching the blind and deaf through her work with Helen Keller. Includes many images and primary source documents, such as letters. Anne had a difficult...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Smart Device Translates Sign Language to English
Article reports on the development of a technology that translates American Sign Language, the language used by many deaf people to communicate. Includes video.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ky: Jacobs Hall, Ky School for the Deaf
Oldest remaining building at the Kentucky School for the Deaf.
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Npc: Noise and Its Effects
Research paper delivered at the Administrative Conference of the United States. Covers physical properties, specific types of noise pollution, and their effects. Very comprehensive, easy to use index format.
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Noise Pollution Clearninghouse: Noise a Health Problem
Booklet by the Environmental Protection Agency. Covers physical effects on major body systems, as well as emotional impacts. Lengthy, but well indexed.
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