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    What Do You Know About Braille?

 

Use the underlined sites to find the answers to the questions.


1. Who invented Braille?

2. How old was this person when he invented the Braille code?

3. Every Braille cell is made up of how many dots?

4. Which of these devices might visually impaired students use to complete their schoolwork?  (More than one answer is correct.)

Braille Embossers
Braillewriters
Paper and pencil
Electronic Braille Notetakers

5. How many dots are used to make the Braille letter "y"?

6. How are braille numbers made?

7. Where is dot 4 located in a Braille cell? (Only one answer is correct.)

top left
bottom right
top right

8. With what machine can people write in Braille?

9. A person who is writing Braille can use a very light and portable device  called a ____ & ____ ?

10. What is the definition of Braille?

Would you like to play some fun braille games?  Follow this link.


 

Created by:   Donna M. Gurley, Monticello School

North Carolina Standard Course of Study Goals and Objectives:
Computer Technology Skills
Grade Level: 3

Objective 2:  The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
Objective 3:  The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

English/Language Arts  Grade Level: 3

Objective 3:  The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.