Animals, Animals, Animals... Sign Language Style!
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Science | |
| Author | Eleanor J. Enoch
Virginia Haywood-Bass Robin L. Snell Madison Elementary/Wood County | |
| Description | This unit is designed for early childhood education,(ages 3
to 8). It contains lessons on animals and their name signs in American Sign Language. It also sorts animals into categories according to characteristics, habitats, and where they travel. It has a power point presentation which can be found in Lesson 1. In order to view this presentation you will need to install the Gallaudet font by clicking on the ASL Font weblink. Then you will need to follow the instructions that are given. The pictures in this presentation also show the sequence of how to sign the name of each animal. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Internet Access
Projection Device Powerpoint Presentation Computer Colored Printer | |
| Grade Level | K 1 2 3 | |
| National Standards | Knows about the diversity and unity that characterize life.
Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies for reading a variety of informational texts. Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning. | |
| Keywords | animals
American Sign Language habitats preschool early childhood | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Animals, Animals, Animals....Sign Language Style!
Lesson 1: Animal Signs Lesson 2: Animals On The Go...Land, Air, Water Lesson 3: There's No Place Like Home Lesson 4: Let's Build A Home Lesson 5: Animals: Where Do They Fit? Lesson 6: What Is A Mammal...A Reptile...A Bird...Insect? | |
| English IGO or CSO | K.1,K.3,K.4,K.5,K.6,K.13,K.15,K.16,K.18,K.19,1.21,2.5,2.10,2.28,3.3,3.30,3.37,
3.46,3.47 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | K.1,K.2, 1.19, 2.23,2.24,3.28,3.29 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | K.1,K.4,K.5,K.9,K.10,K.32,K.33,K.34,1.1,1.19,1.29,2.9,2.10,2.11,2.12,2.13,2.14,
2.15,2.16,3.7,3.25,3.31,3.32,3.36,3.38 | |