Have them draw the design, including details such as materials, decoration, size, etc. They could go on to construct a model from materials at hand. Different groups of students could be given different design problems and the results compared. Concluding Activities Compare and discuss the projects and the different ways the problems were solved. Look at contemporary homes as well as traditional.
People use visual images to communicate ideas and convey meaning.
Students can develop an awareness of visual information by interpreting and creating signs and symbols. Sign Language and Codes Introductory Activities Ask the student if they know of any ways of communicating without speaking. If a student puts up his or her hand, use that to start the discussion. Have a resource person demonstrate signing. With the students, select one system for further study.