Accessible Science Activities

In this lab, students use both critical thinking and math skills as they measure volume using tools adapted for visual impairment.

Volume Lab

This simple activity allows students to display their knowledge of basic concepts related to the atom using the APH model.

Atomic Number and Mass Number with the APH Azer Model

This activity provides a hands-on experience for students to better understand the concept of the "atom". It is based on the meaning of the word atom.

Atom Cannot Be Divided

This simple activity uses a calendar to introduce the rows (periods) and columns (groups) of the Periodic Table.

Periodic Table Introduction Using a Calendar

This assignment came about in order to encourage my students to consider the work of scientists and mathematicians who are visually impaired.

Who Are the Scientists with a Visual Impairment?

Many students are not familiar with the Table of Contents. This activity supports both students' interest in learning new science concepts and literacy skills.

Table of Contents Activity

This outdoor activity is a great way to introduce the study of the Gas Laws!

Why is it floating? An Introduction to the Gas Laws

Hands-on experiment for students who are blind or visually impaired to learn about what effect sound frequency has on a mixture of cornstarch and water.

States of Matter, Cornstarch and Water “Monster” Activity

These accessible science experiments have been adapted for elementary-aged students with visual impairments

Solar Power: Exploding Film Canisters, Centripetal Force, Solar Oven

This activity introduces students to basic concepts of motion and forces.

Motion and Forces: Building Cars and Racing Them

This science fair experiment by a student who is blind examines whether a speaker can be turned into a microphone.

'Speak to Me' - Speakers and Microphones

Science fair project on forensic chemistry from a student who is blind

Forensic Chemistry: What it is and what it does

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