Looking at History Critically Materials Projector screen for viewing PowerPoint presentation Objectives Increase the exposure of diversity

ty within the Deaf Community. Lesson 1. Teacher presents PowerPoint presentation on Looking at History Critically (General Manner of Use) 2. Class discussion Incorporating minorities in history that is already written, how do we find the Deaf minorities that have been ignored 3. Teacher accompanies students to sign language lab so students can research or ask questions about their projects (last half of class). Students can explore the media selection (below) for research. Learning Goal Students will become more aware or sensitive to the groups or people who arent usually included in the history books. General Manner of Use Currently, Deaf culture and history are taught with the basics and most common stories. These common stories are usually about Deaf people from the mainstream culture (mostly white males and females). While these stories and information are important, and need to be learned, there are also some invisible cultures or minorities that are lying outside of history. Media Selection Ideas (not limited to these sources) Preservation of Sign Language DVD, Students can explore the minorities represented in this historical film. This will be a good introduction to see what minorities were lying outside history, not represented, on this historical film. Through Deaf Eyes DVD - is a popular film made about deafness. Students can explore this film and also look at the minorities represented. Deaf Mosaic DVD/VHS - A popular televised TV program featuring two cohosts sharing stories of Deaf people throughout the world. Both co-hosts are white, one female, and one male. Students can view these to see what minorities might be represented in the feature stories. Internet searches The Internet will be a resource for students doing research for their historical figure. There are various sites that will provide information specific to their figure. ASL/Deaf Studies Lab The ASL/Deaf Studies Lab has many resources including textbooks, DVDs, Magazines, Periodicals, etc for student research.