Sense of Science: Plants
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026
Sense of Science: Plants is a tactile and multisensory science curriculum kit from APH designed to teach plant biology concepts to students who are blind or have low vision. The kit uses raised-line graphics, textured specimens, and braille/large-print materials so a student can explore topics like plant structure, growth, and classification through touch and other non-visual senses. It's built for classroom or one-on-one instruction — a teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or science teacher would typically guide lessons rather than a student working independently. Each kit covers a defined topic area, so if you need broader science coverage you'll need to look at other titles in the Sense of Science series separately.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Open the kit and inventory tactile materials, braille/large-print guides, and specimen components. - With a guide
- Review the included teacher's guide to understand lesson sequence and learning objectives.
- Prepare materials for each lesson activity — some specimens may need to be organized or labeled before use.
- Plan 3–5 sessions to work through the full Plants unit; allow 30–45 minutes per lesson. See APH product support for detailed lesson plans.
- With professional help
- A teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) should integrate this kit with the student's existing science curriculum and IEP science goals.
- Coordination with a general education science teacher may be needed to align content with grade-level standards.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 23, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.