(Louis) OpenSciEd, Unit 8.1, Contact Forces
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified May 24, 2026 · classified May 24, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 24, 2026
This is a braille-format science textbook unit covering contact forces, aligned to the OpenSciEd 8th-grade curriculum — produced by APH specifically so blind and low-vision students can access the same science content as their sighted peers. It's a tactile/braille reproduction of Unit 8.1, which explores how objects push and pull on each other through physical contact, intended for middle school students. This is a standalone braille volume, not software or a kit — you're getting printed braille pages, not digital content or tactile graphics beyond what's embedded in the unit. Federal Quota funds are available, meaning most students receiving services through a state school for the blind or vision impairment program can obtain this through their quota allocation rather than paying out of pocket.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Open and read — standard braille format, no setup required. - With professional help
A Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) should coordinate acquisition through Federal Quota funds and confirm alignment with the student's IEP and classroom science curriculum.
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Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site; last verified May 24, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 24, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.