The Signing Science Dictionary (SSD) is the first illustrated, interactive 3D sign language dictionary. It was designed for students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and use American Sign Language (ASL) or Signed English (SE) in the classroom. It is also intended to serve as a resource for teachers and parents.
TERC, in collaboration with Vcom3D, used SigningAvatar® accessibility software to animate 1,300 science terms and definitions. The SSD supports access to standards-based science content among elementary and middle school students.
This work was funded in part by grants from NEC Foundation of America, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Education.
You can purchase Signing Science Dictionary in our online store by clicking the "Purchase" button to the right. Choose the quantity that works best for you - either Single CDs for at-home use; a 5-user Lab Pack for your school's computer lab; or the 20-user Classroom Pack that will give every student access to this rich collection of science terms.
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• Click on the Letter List to find science terms listed alphabetically.
• Every word is signed in ASL or SE and most are represented with an illustration.
• Link to any word in the definition by clicking on it.
• Set signing speed, choose character, move character around and change background color.
