The Bridge V Learning Edition 1 ; our solar system | Page 48

FULL ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Introducing the Moon:
Ask students what they know about the Moon. Discuss information included in the first half of the
background information section, up to but not including the tactile features. Tell students that they
will be making a model of the Moon and investigating its features.
Put the students in groups of 5 (ideally 3 non-visually impaired to 2 visually impaired).
Distribute materials, including the print outs, to each group.
Making the Model:
Close supervision is important. Follow each group and explain each of the tactile elements and their
correspondence to each object feature.
Understand the different needs of each group of students to promote interaction between the
students during the building of the tactile image. Visually impaired students need to be familiarized
with the different materials involved.
Allow enough time to follow instructions and build the tactile image.
Step 1
Cut the outer round shape of the moon from one of the printed 'Moon Featureless PDF'.
Step 2
Place it on top of the thick fabric and draw a circle.
Step 3
Cut the same round shape on the thick fabric.
Step 4
Apply glue on the surface of the moon on the other Moon Featureless PDF.
Step 5
Place the circular fabric cutout on top of the glued area of the printed paper.
Step 6
Using the Moon Features PDF, cut out the inner section which has several black