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SPECIALIZED VOCABULARY - Note: at times there are regional differences in the signs, double check to make sure a sign is used in your region before using it. At other times, the signs involve classifiers and are only appropriate within the right context - if using these signs, make sure you have established the correct context.
Science
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Math
Religion
SCIENCE
To the Heart of the Matter: The Cardiovascular System. College of St. Catherine with SLICES, LLC, (2002).Cardiovascular System lecture presented in both English and in ASL. Model interpretations provided, includes transcripts of the English lectures, outline notes from the technical ASL lectures and a list of specialized vocabulary and diagrams of the heart. CD. # CD-11.
Stomach This: The Digestive System in ASL and English. College of St. Catherine with SLICES, LLC, (2002). Contains ASL and English lectures on the Digestive System. CD. # CD-16..
Organic Chemistry with Dr. Walter Trafton, Ph.D. National Center for the Deaf and the Western Region Outreach, 1996. Dr. Trafton is interviewed about his profession. Presented in sign, VHS. # ST-11.
Ron Bechtel, a Deaf biology teacher gives a high school biology lecture to Deaf students. These videotapes were produced by Western Oregon State College. Presented in ASL, (no captions or voice), accompanied by handouts.
Biology, Part 1 of 4. VHS # BS-66.
Biology, Part 2 of 4. VHS # BS-67.
Biology, Part 3 of 4. VHS # BS-68.
Biology, Part 4 of 4. VHS # BS-69.
Bravo Lesson #12: The Doctor is In! Sign Enhancers, (1991). Medical signs. Captioned VHS-45 minutes. # LA-12.
MATH
Mirrored Math: Five Parallel Math Lessons in ASL and English. College of St. Catherine, (2001). 5 lectures presented in ASL by high school math teacher from the Wisconsin School for the Deaf & Harv Schuldt, and 5 in English by a retired high school math teacher from Faribault, MN. (4 copies.) # CD-7.
Number Signs for Everyone: Numbering in American Sign Language. DawnPictures, (1997). Various presenters give explanations and examples. ASL, English interpretation, close captioned VHS-90 minutes. # BS-12.
25 Tips for Signing Numbers. Shawn Broderick and Jessie Clark. The ITP at Eastern Kentucky Unversity. (2003). ASL Examples and Explanations. VHS. #
Math with Instructor Keith Mousley. National Center for the Deaf and the Western Region Outreach, 1996. Keith Mousley is interviewed about his profession. Presented in sign, VHS. # ST-13.
Math & Computer Science with Instructor Harvey Goodstein. National Center for the Deaf and the Western Region Outreach, 1996. Harvey Goodstein is interviewed about his profession. Presented in sign, VHS.. # ST-14.
Signs for Science & Mathematics: A Resource Book for Teachers & Students. National Technical Instititue for the Deaf. (NOTE: not all these signs are in common usage, double check what is used in the local community.) # BK-26. 
SPORTS 
Shape Up In Sign. Presenter-Gina Oliva & Linda Crider. An ASL aerobic exercise tape for children 6 - 10. Signed & voice. VHS-30 minutes. # ST-22.
Sports: The next four videotapes contain signs for sports presented by Dennis Barrigan. Produced by Sign Media Inc. in 1991. ASL with English interpretation.
Sports Signs Series: Volleyball. # ST-18.
Sports Signs Series: Baseball. # ST-19.
Sports Signs Series: Soccer. # ST-20.
Sports Signs Series: Basketball. # ST-21.
RELIGIOUS
The Gospel of Luke: An ASL Translation, Tape 1, Chapters 1 - 6. Sign Media, (1996). Presented in ASL only by Pat Graybill. No voice or close-captions. # RT-1.
The Gospel of Luke: An ASL Translation, Tape 2, Chapters 7 - 10. Sign Media, (1996). Presented in ASL only by Pat Graybill. # RT-2.
The Gospel of Luke: An ASL Translation Tape 3, Chapters 11 - 16. Sign Media, (1996). Presented in ASL only by Pat Graybill. # RT-3.
The Gospel of Luke: An ASL Translation, Tape 4, Chapters 17 - 22. Sign Media, (1996). Presented in ASL only by Pat Graybill. # RT-4.
The Gospel of Luke: An ASL Translation, Tape 5, Chapters 23 - 24. Sign Media, (1996). Presented in ASL only by Pat Graybill. Glossary & Translation Process, includes a discussion on how the interpretation was decided upon. # RT-5.
Religious Signs. Multi-Media Evangelism, Inc. Presenter-George Josline. The presenter began studying sign at a Baptist Teological Seminary. # RT-6.
Worship in Sign Languages for the Hard of Hearing. Christ for the Nations Institute, Dallas Texas. Presenter-Debby Stewart. Includes worship and music interpretation. # RT-7.
Worship in Sign Languages for the Deaf. Christ for the Nations Instisute, Dallas Texas. Presenter-Debby Stewart. Includes worship and music interpretation. # RT-8.
Technical Signs 7: Religion/Catholic. NTID, (1993). Topics include scripture, biblical study, sacraments, prayer & worship, morality and theology. Book. # BK-23.
Conceptual Accuracy in Religious Signing. Multi-Media Productions. Presenter-Dr, Mike Tuccelli. DVD. # DVD-7.
OTHER
A Closer Look: Signs for American National Governement. Postsecondary Education Consortium, University of Alabama at Little Rock, (2001). CD. # CD-21.
Bummy's Basic Parlimentary Workshop. Dawn Sign Press, (1998). Presenter-Berald "Bummy" Burnstein. ASL, English interpretation, close captions. VHS-90 minutes. # ST-23.
The following tapes were produced by the National Center for the Deaf and the Western Region Outreach, 1996. Each tape contains a 30-45 minute signed interview with a Deaf professional in that field, no captions no voice.
Computer Programming with Programmer Bobbi Maucere. # ST-1.
Graphic Arts with Printer Lisa Chahayed. # ST-2.
Health Occupations with Fred Lovitch. # ST-3.
General Contractor with Contractor Tony Ivankovic. # ST-4.
Business Accounting with Accountant David Staehle. # ST-5.
Anthropology with Instructor Dr. Simon Carmel, Ph.D. #ST-6.
Theater Arts with Instructor Patrick Graybill. # ST-7.
Human Resources with Personnel Specialist David Strom. # ST-8.
TV and Film Production with Assistant Coordinator Barry White. # ST-9.
TV and Film Production with Director of Photography Mike Montagnino. # ST-10.
Organic Chemistry with Dr. Walter Trafton, Ph.D. # ST-11.
Home Economics with Home Based Business; Grace Steingieser. # ST-12.
Math with Instructor Keith Mousley. # ST-13.
Math & Computer Science with Instructor Harvey Goodstein. # ST-14.
Electrical Mechanical Technician with Instructor David Johnson. # ST-15.
Psychology with Instructor J.Matt Searls. # ST-16.
Architecture with Architect Mark Quinones. # ST-17.
The following eight books were produced at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf between 1993 and 2000. Be aware that several of the signs are not commonly used in the Deaf community. It is suggested you double check with local deaf people as you use these books.
Technical Signs 1 & 2: Project Overview & Reading Technical  Signs Diagrams. # BK-19.
Technical Signs 4: Communication: Audiology & Speech Pathology. # BK-20.
Technical Signs 5: Career Education. # BK-21.
Technical Signs 6: Signs for English Terminology. # BK-22.
Technical Signs 7: Religion/Catholic. # BK-23.
Technical Signs 8: Theater. # BK-24.
Signs for Legal & Social Work Terminology. # BK-25.
Signs for Science & Mathematics: A Resource Book for Teachers & Students. # BK-26.
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