There are so many
ways to communicate, and more ways continue to emerge. Speaking of which, here
are fun activities about communication to do and share.
CONNECT:
- Whether it’s a cell phone or dial phone, how telephones work remains largely the same. See how they work technically at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDCSMN-h8R
- Rubbing noses, baring teeth, entwining necks. These are just a few ways that animals communicate. More ways are found at https://www.factmonster.com/science/animals/animal-communication
- How do you send a message a long way? Try smoke signals. Find out how native Americans made and use them at https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-culture/smoke-signals.htm
- Did you know that deafness inspired the invention of the telephone? Read about its history at http://www.telcomhistory.org/vm/sciencePhonesWork.shtml
CREATE:
- Did you know that the mechanical pencil is about 100 years old – and invented by a Japanese metal worker? With this website on communication inventions and inventors (http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/communication.shtml), you can create a fun trivia game.
- How can a plastic cup be a telephone? You can create such a phone yourself by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQRp4f9O1HQ
- Want to send a secret message? Make invisible ink, as shown in the photos at http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/invisible-ink/
CARE:
- What if you couldn’t speak or easily communicate? See how augmentative and alternative communication devices can help people communicate at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3m8_YmTDDM
- Some people communicate by using gestures. Here are resources to learn American Sign Language, even sign language for babies!: http://asl-kids.com/
- Sometimes it’s hard to communicate, even within a family. Here are some good communication tips for those situations: https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/communication-tips
CAREERS:
Communication is
something we do every day. Imagine getting paid to communicate! Whether you
like to talk, write, draw, or act out, there’s a communication job out there
for you. And there are jobs in keeping those communication channels working. Here
is a sampling:
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