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The one subject that has been largely overlooked is science. Science
along with math is usually the most difficult topic for students with visual
impairments to understand, because of the complex concepts that are
involved in the field because science heavily involves visual skills (Dion,
Hoffman, & Matter, 2000). Once again, thinking back to our educational
careers, think about sitting in a science class. Think about all those
experiments and observation skills you used. Think about how much you
learned from just observing the world and diagrams around you. You learned
about the human body, the environment, the weather, animals, and plants. It
is important for any student to be exposed to these concepts of learning. It is
especially important for students of the elementary age to be exposed to
science concepts, because they further their knowledge about the world
around them. They are taught basic problem solving skills in science. They
truly get to see the way the world works, because of this subject (Maguvhe,
2015).
Sadly, students with visual impairments have not been given the
opportunity to learn science. Not many harmonious leaps have been made to
accommodate students with visual impairments in the field of science. Yes,
many educators of these students have taken their time and dedication to
make sure their students are given a decent science education, however,
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