Chapter 1. Introduction (1 min., 50 sec.) -- Chapter 2. Sign language, misnomers (5 min., 30 sec.) -- Chapter 3. West of the divide (8 min.) -- Chapter 4. East of the divide (15 min., 48 sec.) -- Chapter 5. Class exercise - try to make these different signs (3 min., 37 sec.)

Produced by University of Montana Regional Learning Project, Dr. Sally Thompson; consultant, OPI Indian Education Division

Students learn the tribes of Montana, signs for the tribes, and names they call themselves. Through map reference, students learn where tribes used to live and where they live now. They also recognize communication errors through translation of sign language. Historic film clips from a sign-talker gathering in 1930 and interviews with Montana tribal representatives are featured

4th grade

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