Integrating Math and Science into Camp Activities
at The Ohio State School for the Blind
Cecelia Peirano, TVI, The Ohio State School for the Blind
cpeirano@ossb.oh.gov
Robin Finley, TVI, The Ohio State School for the Blind
rfinley@ossb.oh.gov
In order to address the STEM needs of the elementary students with
visual impairments in Ohio, the staff at the Ohio State School for the Blind in
collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education, The Ohio State
University and ORCLISH developed two summer enrichment camps. The
Math and Movement Camp and Braille Camp were designed to incorporate
the academic content standards of math, science, English language arts and
adaptive physical education for students in grades 2 through grade 6.
Our Math and Movement Camp focused on learning math concepts
through movement activities, along with a lot of fun! Instruction and activities
were aligned with the Ohio Mathematic Content Standards, with the purpose
of increasing student competence in mathematics. The camp stressed
problem solving, math skills, listening skills, teamwork, movement, orientation
and mobility skills, daily living skills and social skills. The five-day residential
camp included pre and post-tests to allow for differentiation of instruction and
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