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In the Classroom
Low-Cost Laboratory Adaptations for Precollege Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Cary A. Supalo and Thomas E. Mallouk
Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802

Lillian Rankel
Pennington, NJ 08534

Christeallia Amorosi
State College, PA 16801

Cameala M. Graybill
New Providence, PA 17560

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February 2008
Vol. 85 No. 2
p. 243
Abstract
The creative application of low-cost, readily available materials and techniques promotes inclusion and provides accessibility in the classroom and laboratory for students who are blind or have low vision. Difficulties encountered by these students include operation of laboratory equipment, execution of ordinary laboratory procedures, and use of molecular structure models, all of which typically involve visual observations. The low-cost tools described in this article can help teachers provide more independent and rewarding laboratory and classroom experiences for these students.
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Citation
Supalo, Cary A.; Mallouk, Thomas E.; Rankel, Lillian; Amorosi, Christeallia; Graybill, Cameala M. J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, 243.
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Keywords
Curriculum; General Public; Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives; High School / Introductory Chemistry; Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus; Molecular Modeling; Molecular Properties / Structure; Student-Centered Learning
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History
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Last Updated:
1/4/2008
1/9/2008
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