Social Studies

Touching the News: Tactile Graphics
Picture of a newspaper with a picture and text, "Touching the News"
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Are your students tuned in to current events? Here's a resource for you!
Turkey vs. Bald Eagle: Debate Writing (and Note Taking)
picture of flying bald eagle versus a tom turkey.
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Compare the bald eagle vs. the turkey for the US national emblem - a social studies/history note taking and writing activity.
Season-Themed Summary Post
4 cartoon trees depicting spring, summer, fall, winter and text, "Season-Themed Summary Post"
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Quickly find seasonal activities and lessons with this list of posts organized by themes and seasons!
California Map Lesson 1
Photo of the tactile California state geology map with braille labels and text, "California Map Lesson 1"
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How to quickly create quality maps - including maps of YOUR state!
Back to School Activity: Accessible Find My Friend
Photo of the Find My Friend selected choices in print and sim braille ready for PIAF machine. Text: "Back to School Activity!"
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Start the school year off with this friendly accessible ice breaker activity!
It's My Job! Podcast #19: Sajja Koirala
Carton girl holding a microphone and text, "It's My Job Podcast #19: Sajja Koirala."
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Cheyenne interviews Sajja Koirala a PhD Communication student at Hawaii Univsersity who is involved in accessibility and audio description.
NY Maps: Union Square and Washington Square Park
Photo of Union Square with statue instate in the foreground and high-rise buildings in the background. Text, "NYC Maps"
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Explore these New York City parks with the free SAS Graphics Accelerator software!
National Homework Hotline for Blind or Visually Impaired Students: Part 2
Cartoon girl with clasped praying hands showing distress in front of a computer with text, "Homework hotline"
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NHH-BVI is providing FREE homework help for students with visual impairments!
Santa's Sleigh Ride: Geography & Map Activities
Image of Silhouette Santa and Sleigh in front of a full moon with text, "Santa's Sleigh Ride"
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Where in the world is Santa and his reindeer?
Crowd Sourced Lesson Library
Image of two student desks in front of a blackboard with the words, "lesson library"
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Need a lesson or have a lesson to share? Check out the Lesson Library!

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