Signs that Speak

Signs that Speak

Signs that Speak

Grade Range

2โ€“5

๐Ÿšธ Make a message clear without saying a word! Investigate symbols, pictograms, and visual systems, then design three signs that help people navigate and communicate.

๐Ÿšธ Make a message clear without saying a word! Investigate symbols, pictograms, and visual systems, then design three signs that help people navigate and communicate.

๐Ÿšธ Make a message clear without saying a word! Investigate symbols, pictograms, and visual systems, then design three signs that help people navigate and communicate.

Communication. Design. Systems.

Communication. Design. Systems.

Communication. Design. Systems.

Empathy. Respect. Resourcefulness.

Empathy. Respect. Resourcefulness.

Empathy. Respect. Resourcefulness.

๐Ÿšธ Help students communicate without saying a word!

In this engaging STEM with Soul mission, students discover how symbols, pictograms, and signs help people communicate across different languages and cultures. They'll explore what makes a message clear and meaningful, then design a model set of three signs that people from around the world can easily understand.

With creative design challenges, ready-to-use printables, and engaging discussions, this lesson develops communication and critical thinking while fostering the values of empathy, respect, and resourcefulness.

Students will discover that thoughtful communication has the power to help, include, and connect people everywhere.

๐Ÿฉท Heart of the Lesson: The Words We Share by Jack Wong. This book is not included and must be borrowed from your public library or purchased separately. If necessary, your local librarian will be happy to help you find compatible alternatives and additional related resources.

Required Book:

Required Book:

The Words We Share

The Words We Share

by

Jack Wong

Recommended Book:

Recommended Book:

Signs in My Neighborhood by Shelly Lyons

Signs in My Neighborhood by Shelly Lyons

NGSS Core domain:

Physical Science

NGSS Expectations:

4-PS4-3; K-2-ETS1-1, -2; 3-5-ETS1-1, -2, -3

CCSS:

2.MD.A.1; 4.G.A.1; RL.3.1; W.3.2; SL.3.1; SL.3.5

TEKS:

SCI 3.1(B); SCI 3.1(G); SCI 3.2(D); SCI 3.5(F); ELAR 3.1(C); ELAR 3.9(E)(iii)

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