Construction of a Model of the Solar System with Temperature Control for Visually Impaired Students

Abstract In this work, we present a study carried out to develop a didactic kit based on the use of touch and thermal receivers for the teaching of Astronomy. The proposal arose in the face of the difficulties encountered in the search for experiments capable of presenting the best concepts involved in the teaching of Astronomy for visually impaired people. The equipment consists of the use of a model with hemispheres with Peltier pellets for simulation of temperature scale of planets of the Solar System. The research was based on the use of accessible and low-cost materials. All the materials used and the assembly of the equipment are described in this work, since the design until the application of the final product for students. This experiment was part of a set of pedagogical equipment presented at a scientific exhibition for the visually impaired during the 15a National Science and Technology Week in the city of Juazeiro do Norte in the State of Ceará.