A protein synthesis kit with a blue storage case, printed cards, and rows of colorful plastic pieces.

Protein Synthesis Kit

by American Printing House for the Blind

$363.82, see price history

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Professional guidance helps This is a learning material with no electronics, so a student can start with it right away. It gets the most from a teacher of students with visual impairments or a science teacher who can tie it to the lesson and the student's needs, which is why professional help is recommended.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Protein Synthesis Kit lets a student work through how messenger RNA is decoded with the genetic code, and how transfer RNA molecules bring amino acids in the right order to build a protein. It comes from the American Printing House for the Blind and is aimed at science students who need to learn this process through a hands-on, non-visual model.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$363.82

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Details

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Age range
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Professional guidance helps
Price
$363.82
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Open the kit and look over the pieces before the lesson so you know what each one stands for.
  • With a guide
    1. Read the kit's instructions alongside the biology lesson on protein synthesis, and match each piece to a step in the process.
    2. Plan a practice run before class, about 20-30 minutes, so you can guide the student through it.
  • With professional help
    A teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or a science teacher can help fit the kit into the curriculum and adapt the pacing to the student, usually in a short planning session.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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