Three-dimensional teaching resource for science education – Skull of a scarlet macaw (Ara chloropterus)
Description
This resource consists of a three-dimensional model of the skull of a scarlet macaw (Ara chloropterus), developed to address the lack of adapted materials in the teaching of Natural Sciences for visually impaired students. The material presents tactile-visual characteristics, including identification captions for sighted people and in Braille. The project integrates 3D printing and laser cutting technologies to create a resource with tactile significance, resistance, and safety, allowing the exploration of content such as anatomy, evolution, and biodiversity in regular or multifunctional classrooms.
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Steps to reproduce
The resource was produced from a conceptual design and 3D model identification on the Thingiverse platform. Subsequently, the files were corrected, the Braille identification was created on the touchsee.me platform, the base, the writing for visual perception, and the skull fixation base were modeled in Sketchup software. Finally, the files were 3D printed and the MDF wood fixation base was cut using a laser cutter.
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de São CarlosSão Paulo, São Carlos