[Nfb-science] [nobe-l] Looking for Suggestions: Moon Project for Next Year's BELL Program

Tue Jul 24 20:47:34 UTC 2018

Rob,

Hands down, yes. You should see those with learning disabilities interacting with the 3D models. It just makes the class more inclusive for any and all students attending. I know that Benetech is attempting to put together a library of 3D printable files which users could download and print at will. Submissions of materials which others could use, especially in the STEM field, is highly sought after. The biggest problem is the time it takes to print, with some jobs taking 18 hours to complete. Even virtual reality is starting to implement the ability to print 3D content created within a virtual space. And for those interested in virtual reality, I would highly recommend using AIRA to audio describe and interact with your virtual environments.

Best,

Joshua

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Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] [nobe-l] Looking for Suggestions: Moon Project for Next Year's BELL Program

Hello Everyone,

As a parent and planning for the future, this topic begs the question. Is there a need for on-demand custom 3D tactile models? I live in Grand Junction, home of Mesa State College,  arguably where 3D printing started and I worked for 3D Systems a manufacturer of several types of 3D technologies. Surely we can make the stuff as we need it. A somewhat inexpensive 3D CNC Router and many types of materials carved out to specifications, partnerships with the STEM labs popping up everywhere. Just thinking out loud.

Thanks,

Rob Harris
970-208-3100

On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 11:24 AM Joshua Hori via Nfb-science <nfb-science at nfbnet.org<mailto:nfb-science at nfbnet.org>> wrote:

Hello All,
As an idea, maybe you can go with the company TouchGraphics to create something unique? They work exclusively to create accessible materials for the blind, but their products are somewhat futuristic and can go beyond blind accessibility. They 3D print their materials and embed audio into the 3D printing, using a LiveScribe smartpen to playback the audio when placed on the 3D model. It feels like a game board but with tactile capabilities. Different textures can be used to signify available audio information embedded on the 3D printing. Maybe do one of the Saturn Rocket which you can take apart to show the different stages of flight, with a little person printed out to show as a comparison of how big it is (storing the little person within the rocket)? Or do a map of the moon with the lunar landing, electronic marker, and paths of the astronauts who landed on the moon with audio descriptions?
If you would like to cut back on the costs and create it yourself, maybe you could create your own using a Pictures In A Flash and LiveScribe Sound Stickers? It would be best to laminate the "map" after applying the sound stickers to ensure they don't fall off, which could alter the tactile feel of the "map". Another option would be to contact the San Francisco LightHouse of the Blind and ask for alternatives. They usually have some great ideas to try out and may be able to help with the design.
Or paper machete the rocket to make it tactile and use the Sound Stickers to apply audio descriptions? Again, make sure to wrap it in plastic after applying the Stickers to ensure they don't fall off, but make them tactile enough that everyone knows where it is. Or apply a tactile scan-able QR code(s) which can be used with smartphones and direct users to a youtube clip?
Best,
Joshua Hori
Accessible Technology Analyst
Student Disability Center
University of California, Davis
54 Cowell Building
Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3184<tel:(530)%20752-3184>

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Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] [nobe-l] Looking for Suggestions: Moon Project for Next Year's BELL Program

Hi Tina and all!
 So far, I have suggested a few ideas but not on this list. I have suggested landing a modle of the Lunar Excertion Moduler on the moon modle that we saw when we were hunting for mountain modles last spring. I know it's not as acurite as landing the modle on a map of the Sea of Tranquillity on the moon but as far as I know, it's the best one that we can get our hands on. The feeling of the lunar excertion modle on this modle of the moon's sourfice is at least an example of what it would feel like at least tactily of what it would look like when one of these modles lands on the moon. I have thought of showing what the modles of the space craft and space equipment that Neal Armstrong and his crew used through these modles is the best way, yes, even better than Space Camp of what they look like. I have been to Space Camp and gotten some of my ideas there. I have also thought of showing how long one of the Sateran 5 rockets is like through having one person stand at where one of each of the stages ends and the next one begins and the same for the capsil. When I pulled this one off at Space Camp, we stood as close to a real Satern 5 rocket as the roped barriers would allow and each person got to say what stage they were standing next to in order to show by sound how long they actually are. I don't know if we'll be able to pull it off without knowing the location of the BELL program is because I don't know how long the hall way that we walked down at View Plus is. If it's not long enough, we can't pull it off. Mind you, this kind of rocket is as tall as a Red Wood tree which is usually in the 300 foot range for an adult Red Wood tree. The younger ones are smaller than 300 feet which would be expected because they are trees that are still growing. I have also brainstormed things like showing off the differences between what ten pounds would feel like on earth VS. ten pounds on the moon. True, I can't borrow the spot where they demonstrate what the moon's landscape feels like to walk on nor the one sixth gravity chair that I got to experience at Space Camp but I'm sure that we could show these things off in the ways I have listed in this Email.

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Subject: [nobe-l] Looking for Suggestions: Moon Project for Next Year's BELL Program

Since next year is the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first ever moon landing, I thought about doing something around that as part of our state's BELL program next year. However, I'm not sure what would be a goodpresentation. I have a general idea of what I want to do, to somehow recount the story of that landing, but I don't want to have the students just sit and read or hear something about it. I also know that I want to find models of the command and lunar modules as well as the Saturn 5 rocket so they can look at them. However, that's about all I know. We're not sure if we're doing the version for ages 4-12 or ages 11-18. We have a lot of unknowns, so we're looking for ideas. Do any of you have suggestions on what our team might do? Who might we contact for help? Where might I get marerials? My team and I are clueless and are looking for any ideas you might be able to give us. Thanks.

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