Today’s Walking Classroom focuses on Louis Braille, a blind man from France who invented the Braille system in the early 1800s. The Braille system is still used today, and it enables blind people to read independently by lightly moving their fingers over raised dots. Each collection of dots represents a different letter, and blind people can feel the letters of words instead of see them. Mrs. Fenn talks about the importance of Braille’s adaption of methods that already existed and how this opened many opportunities for blind people.
Character Value: Role models
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RST.6-8.4
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Slide Deck:
Louis Braille Slide Deck
Presents a brief history of Louis Braille.
Has a legally blind, amateur astronomer discussing his life with almost no vision.
Make a virtual visit to the Louis Braille Museum,
Demonstrate knowledge of Louis Braille by finding the hidden words.
Explore the life and contributions of Louis Braille through a variety of kid-friendly activities from Education World.
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