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In this activity, learners work in partners to create and exchange messages written in Braille. Learners use a Braille key and thumbtacks to write their messages in Braille. This activity will demonstrate to learners how kids who are blind read. It also demonstrates that human brains are "plastic" and can be re-trained to read by touch.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- thumb tacks
- pen or marker
- Braille Key
- Braille sheets
- blank paper
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
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Human Senses and Perception
- Touch
- Vision
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Algebra
- Patterns
- Representation
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Algebra
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- Ology
Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Museum of Natural History,