Build-A-Cell: Animal Organelles

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 14, 2026

This is a replacement component for APH's Build-A-Cell kit, specifically the animal organelles piece set used in science education. The kit allows students with visual impairments to explore cell biology through tactile graphics and manipulatives — physically placing organelle pieces to construct an animal cell rather than reading a printed diagram. It's designed for blind or low-vision students learning life science at the middle or high school level, typically as part of an adapted science curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. This is a replacement part only, not a standalone product — it only makes sense if you already have the original Build-A-Cell kit (catalog 1-08974-00). Federal Quota funds are available, which means eligible students in the U.S. can receive this through their state's APH quota allocation rather than paying out of pocket.

What Setup Looks Like

• Out of the box
  
  1. Identify which component is missing or damaged from the original Build-A-Cell kit.
  2. Insert the replacement organelle pieces into the existing kit materials.
• With professional help
  A teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) or science teacher should integrate the replacement into existing lesson plans using the original kit's activity guides.

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