[Nfb-science] Accessible Lab

[David Evans]

Dear All,

I would suggest that the Jernigan Institute begin collecting ideas and 
methods that Blind students have used and package them  so  that students 
can get them from the institute when needed.
Rapid 3-D Prototyping could be one method used to make cheap, tactile models 
of many items and Braille and tactile drawings and maps could also be made 
of common items used in lab classes.
Special tools and devices could be gathered and purchased for different lab 
requirements also.

Take apart models, such as a model of a human cell could be made and would 
be great in giving the concept of the various parts within a cell.
  A model of a planetary gear set would be good for those learning about the 
use of gear ratios and their interaction in a transmission for a vehicle.
Models of chemical molecules come in handy for visualizing the structure of 
polymer make up and the interaction of elements in a chemical solution.
If we want kids to learn science and math, we need to help provide them the 
tools that help them do it.

David Evans, NFBF
Nuclear/Aerospace Materials Engineer
Builder of the Lunar Rovers and the F-117 Stealth Fighter

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJ" <acgs at irtc.net>
To: "NFB Science and Engineering Division List" <nfb-science at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] Accessible Lab


> Please share all suggestions for assistance on this topic.  I am a high
> school teacher wishing to make science accessible to all students.  Every
> suggestion that has worked for a student in the past, could work for a
> student in the future.
>
> I want students to be able to work independently as well as in groups. 
> Many
> of the suggestions are to pair with sighted partner.  That is appropriate
> sometimes, as that is what is done in many labs--group work.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Barbara
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Blind Collegian" <collegeandcareer at sbcglobal.net>
> To: <Nfb-science at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 11:53 AM
> Subject: [Nfb-science] Accessible Lab
>
>
>> Hi,
>> I am taking an ecology class and am attending a required lab class. The
>> class does not seem to have any accessible measurement and other lab
>> tools, so I would like to hear from anyone on this list who might have an
>> idea of making lab work accessible.
>> What do you do when the teacher asks you to identify and describe the
>> structures of bacteria and animal cells? How do blind science students 
>> get
>> along in lab class? In other words, what techniques do blind science
>> students use to deal in situations such as when the lab assignment
>> requires the student to identify and explain different types of 
>> organisms?
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