How to sign “Sciences” in ASL

Everyday Life

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Sciences” instead

Step by step

  1. Make both hands into fists with the thumbs pointing straight up, like little beakers.
  2. Hold your non-dominant fist steady in front of your chest.
  3. Tip your dominant fist over it, as if pouring liquid from a test tube into the beaker.
  4. Keep both thumbs pointing up through the pour.
  5. Pair it with a curious, inquisitive expression — science is about wondering.

Practice tip

Plural of “Science” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.

Fingerspell “Sciences”

Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.

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Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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