The Adapting Science Materials for the Blind (ASMB) project has developed a number of individualized sets of science activities and experiments for upper-elementary level visually handicapped students. Working independently or in small groups, students are able to learn fundamental scientific principles and the basics of the scientific method using the hands-on approach. The ASMB materials are tested in actual classroom situations and then refined further.
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