How can people read who cannot see printed letters? To learn the answer students will create a raised (3D) braille alphabet and identify braille letters through touch. Students will also build empathy for visually impaired persons and an appreciation for their skill in reading by touch alone.
Standards
Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.
Categories include:
- Life Science
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
- Science
Tags: Structure & Function, Information Processing
Grades covered: Grades 3-8
Topics: Senses, Information Processing, Structure & Function, Inclusion
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