Sonar & Blindness
What sense do blind people use instead of sight?
Hearing
Is it good to feel confident about how you look?
Yes
What does “blind” mean?
Cannot see
How do you feel when someone gives you a compliment?
Happy / shy / proud (any feeling is okay)
How many eyes do most people have?
Two eyes
What sound does Daniel make to help him "see"?
Clicking with his tongue
What is one thing that can make people feel bad about themselves?
Social media / mean comments / comparing to others
What does “confident” mean?
Feeling good about yourself
What’s something you are proud of?
(Student’s own answer)
What do you use to hear?
Ears
What does Daniel call this skill?
Flash Sonar
What should you do if someone says something unkind about your appearance?
Ignore them / talk to someone / know it’s not true
What is a “click”?
A quick sound made with your tongue or fingers
Would you rather lose your sight or your hearing? Why?
(Student’s own opinion)
What color are my eyes?
Brown
Can blind people live independently?
Yes, they can do many things!
True or False: Everyone should look the same to be beautiful.
False
What does “beautiful” mean?
Something that looks or feels very nice
What is something you can do well that makes you feel confident?
(Student’s own answer)
Name one famous person who wears glasses.
(Any—e.g., Harry Potter, Steve Jobs, etc.)
Name one thing Daniel can do even though he is blind.
Ride a bike / hike / travel alone
Name two ways to feel more confident.
Smile / dress comfortably / talk to a friend / do something fun
What is a “skill”?
Something you learn to do well
If you could give advice to someone who feels ugly, what would you say?
(Kind, encouraging answer — “You are enough,” “Don’t believe mean people,” etc.)
Which animal uses echolocation like Daniel?
Bat / dolphin