1. How We Express Ourselves
Road signs
Heiroglyphics
Bliss Symbols
Codes
How We Express Ourselves
Click on the pictures to get started. This sign will take you home.

2. How many different road signs do you know?
Here we will work together to investigate road signs and road safety.
Let’s watch a movie to get started! Then there is an activity for us to do altogether.
How many different road signs do you know?

3. Road Signs
Here you can work independently to learn more about road signs and road safety.
I want to learn more about road safety!
I want to see different road signs and what they mean.
I want to play games to test what I have learnt.

4. Road Signs
You have learnt a lot of different things about road signs today. Now you need to write 2 sentences on the class blog.
Something I learned today is…
Something I want to find about more is…

5. Bliss Symbols
Bliss symbols were created by Charles Bliss, who wanted to help people communicate.
Bliss symbols are based on a concept, not on a sound like normal letters.
Bliss symbols have been used to create road signs and symbols that everyone can understand.
They are also used to help people who are disabled or handicapped communicate.
Today you can learn more about Bliss Symbols and how to use them.

6. Bliss Symbols
Here are some examples of Bliss symbols.

7. Bliss Symbols
Today, you are going to use the computer to create your own symbols.
Step1: Open the program ‘paint’.
Step 2: Create at least 5 symbols and write what they mean.
Step 3: Create a message using your symbols. You can use some of the Bliss symbols if you like.
Step 4: Share your message with a friend. Can they work out what you are trying to say?

8. Click on the pictures to learn more about Heiroglyphics.
Hieroglyphics were a writing system used in Ancient Egypt. People used pictures to communicate messages.
Hieroglyphics
Click on the pictures to learn more about Heiroglyphics.

9. Click on the picture below to listen to a fun song about Hieroglyphics

10. Codes
Pick 2 different websites to read to learn about codes. Then, go to the next page.
EAL
Medium level
Tricky Reading

11. Codes
Pick 2 different websites to read to learn about codes. Then, go to the next page.
Easy
Medium
Hard

12. Codes
Now that you are such an excellent secret agent, here are some games you can play.