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APH Draftsman Tactile Drawing Board
http://www.aph.org
p.110 1-08857-00$175
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DRAFTSMAN is a versatile tactile drawing board that is
used in combination with special film and a stylus to
create instant raised-line images. Intended for a wide
audience, such as students, teachers, parents, and
adults with blindness, the DRAFTSMAN can be used for:
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Producing simple raised-line graphics
Demonstrating math concepts and tasks
Demonstrating science concepts
Practicing handwriting skills
Playing games (e.g., tic-tac-toe)
Facilitating tracing activities
Creating art drawings
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DRAFTSMAN has a plastic frame that encases a
double-layered rubber surface. Clamp a sheet of
included drawing film onto the board and use the
included stylus or a ballpoint pen to quickly draw a raised
image. Kit includes:
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DRAFTSMAN Tactile Drawing Board
Two-ended tactile drawing stylus
Tactile inch-ruler
25 sheets of drawing film
Braille/print instructions booklet
Carrying case
APH Graphic Aid for Mathematics
http://www.aph.org
p.49 1-00460-01$137
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Construct geometric and other figures and graphs related to
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
Consists of a cork board mounted with a rubber mat embossed
with a 34 x 30 grid of 1/2 inch squares. Included are three flat
spring wires, 14 push pins, and rubber bands.
APH StackUps:Spatial Reasoning Using Cubes
and Isometric Drawings
http://www.aph.org
p.44 1-08960-00 $209
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StackUps encourages students to:
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Recognize, name, build, draw, compare, and sort 2- and 3-dimensional
shapes
Describe attributes and parts of 2- and 3-dimensional shapes
Investigate & predict the results of putting together & taking apart 2- and
3-dimensional shapes
Students can practice:
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Building 3-D models using Velcro® cubes in combination with tactile
displays
Using Mat Plans to construct and create stacked cube arrangements
Interpreting front-right-top views
Determining volume and surface area
StackUps Include:
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StackUps cubes, set of 20
Stacked Cube Arrangement Cards
Mat Plan Cards
Mat Plan Worksheets
5 x 5 Grids
Velcro®-backed Squares for use w/
the 5 x 5 grids
Large Print Teacher’s Guidebook
Braille Teacher’s Guidebook
Guidebook CD-ROM with an
interactive “StackUps Skills
Checklist”
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