Social Studies

Accessible Virtual Field Trip - the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Accessible Virtual Field Trip - the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. www.veroniiiica.com
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Touring the 9/11 memorial and Museum with Virtual Reality and Audio Description
Tactile Maps and Teaching Maps Skills
A girl with a white cane touching a tactile map
Blog
Suggestions on how to teach students to use tactile maps, from the most basic object books to more complex tactile graphics.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: iBook
American flag in the background with soldiers running and Statue of Liberty.
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Learn all about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the soldiers who guard it!
Blindfold Space Invaders App
Blindfold Space Invaders logo. Space invaders image with the red, Blindfold logo across the top.
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Do you like arcade style games?
Historical Biography Box
Benjamin Franklin wearing bifocals
Activity
This activity will teach blind and visually impaired students about historical figures by using biography boxes.
Oppression- Source of Power
an image of one thumb up, and one down, with words behind it related to power, opression, and being oppressed
Activity
This lesson examines oppression through physical activity and the annotation of poem. It focuses on making the lesson accessible to VI student.
Branches of Government
American flag
Activity
This lesson is a review of the three branches of government in preparation for a test on Checks and Balances.
Treasure/Scavenger Hunt
Halloween plants
Activity
Explore the natural world with an active hands-on sensory hunt for various plants.
Underground Railroad
image of slave walking, holding bundle over his shoulder
Activity
A lesson about the Underground Railroad that focuses on making it accessible for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Making Herbal Greeting Cards
Finished herb card
Activity
Explore the senses while making cards of a variety of scents, textures, colors and sounds.

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