Joanne R. Pompano
Objective:
To provide students with an understanding of New Haven Harbor, Long Island Sound and its watershed
Goal:
Students will create a tactile representation of New Haven Harbor, Long Island Sound, and its watershed
Goal:
Students will trace the path of water traveling through the watershed into Long Island Sound
Goal:
Students will pinpoint sources of pollution within the New Haven watershed
Goal:
Student will participate in a forum that discusses the issues of watershed pollution and the need for citizens inland to be responsible for problems occurring in the Sound
Teams:
Students will work in small groups that include visually impaired, blind, and their sighted peers
Modifications for Visually Impaired / Blind Students
1. Magnifiers (hand-held and stand)
2. Wide tipped magic markers
3. Closed circuit TV for magnification of prints materials
4. Braille label maker
5. Thermoform machine to create tactical imprints
