Science Adaptations

Tactile Rain Gauge
rain gauge on a wood deck
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Here are some options for creating tactile rain gauges.
Molymod Molecule Model - Differentiating Similarly-Sized Atoms
Molymod models
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Adaptations to Molymods for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Length Measurement - Using Tactile Markers
Student uses a tactile marker to measure her height.
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Using tactile markers with students who are visually impaired.
Adapting Cylinders for Students with Visual Impairments
Adapted cylinders
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To make the adapted graduated cylinders, I was lucky enough to have the help of a student intern from MIT.
Adapting the APH Periodic Table to Indicate Major Element Groups
Student reading periodic table
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This is a description of how to adapt the APH Periodic Table in order to indicate tactually the major element groups.
Tally marks - Counting made easy
Student uses the method described to count as she measures.
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How is a student with visual impairment to count using tally marks?
Adapting a Scientific Talking Calculator for Easier Use
The image is of the TI-30 scientific talking calculator.
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Tips to adapt a scientific talking calculator for easier use by students who are blind or who have low vision
APH Periodic Table Reference Booklet - Easier access
paperclips separate sections in the APH Periodic Table Reference booklet
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A guide to making the APH Periodic Table Reference Booklet easier to use for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Adaptations for Braille and Large Print Rulers
Many different kinds of rulers
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Tips for adapting rulers for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Teaching the Concept of the Thermometer
thermometer on a wood deck
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Hands-on activity to teach students who are blind or visually impaired about the concepts of the thermometer.

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