3D Model Descriptions

The American flag is a rectangular shape composed of 50 white stars (which represent the 50 states), and horizontal white and red stripes (which represent the original 13 colonies in the United States). The 3D printed model replicates the American flag and captures each specific detail that makes up the flag. An actual American flag is 3 feet by 5 feet (91 cm by 152 cm) on average, which is almost the size of the roof of a car.

The Capitol Building within the United States of America holds both chambers of the legislative branch—the House of Representatives and the Senate. This model illustrates the architecture of the building and where each part of the legislature is located.

The Statue of Liberty is a national monument located in New York. The statue was a gift from France to the United States given out of friendship and has now become a universal symbol of freedom. Additionally, The Statue of Liberty is 305 feet (93 meters) tall.

The White House is located in Washington DC and is the official building where the President resides and works. In addition to the President, the White House staff - including the chief of staff, advisors and press secretary - have offices and work in the White House.

The United States of America has a very diverse landscape—from having tall mountains to flat plains. A topographic map shows different mountain ranges and elevations. This model is a 3D version of a topographic map and allows one to feel the landscapes across the USA.

Connecting the Model without Braille Labels: Locate the two parts of the model. The larger model is the cerebellum and the smaller model is the brainstem. The cerebellum feels like a pyramid/mountain and the brainstem feels like a tube. Place the cerebellum on a surface so that the flat part of the model faces the ground and the pointed part faces the sky. After placing the cerebellum on a surface, you will notice that one side has a triangle shaped indent while the other side is bumpy. Place the brainstem in the indent, and once the brainstem is in place, it will feel like the two parts are aligned with each other.

Find the circular spiral. This is the left cochlea. Follow the path of the spiral with your finger until you feel 3 bumps. You are now in the vestibule. Within the vestibule, the first bump is the saccule, the second bump is the utricle, and the third bump is the ampulla marking the start of the anterior semicircular canal. The semicircular canals are the 3 large rings. Trace the anterior semicircular canal until you feel another ring called the posterior semicircular canal. The final ring is the lateral semicircular canal and it is the smallest and is protruding horizontally.

Locate the two parts of the model; one part has a long tube and the other part has multiple coils. On the part with the tube, place the flat and smooth side of the part on a surface, and the other side should face towards you. Next, the second piece of the model will have an overall spherical curve shape. Place this model on a surface so that the part curves away from you, similar to how you would put a bowl on a surface. At the inferior (bottom) end of the first piece and superior (top) end of the second piece, there will be a tube that connects the two models together.

Every planet and natural satellites revolve around the Sun. Furthermore, natural satellites revolve around specific planetary bodies in the solar system. Moon is the most prominently known natural satellite. The moon is the only natural satellite of the planet Earth. Moon successfully orbits the Earth at 29.5 days. As the moon orbits around the Earth, different portions of the moon can be seen. The moon's sunlit part is seen and the rest is not. These differing portions of the moon which are visible are the ‘phases of the moon’.

Life cycle is a series of changes that a living thing goes through from the beginning of its life until death. The life cycle of a honey bee is a fascinating journey marked by distinct stages. There are four stages in the life cycle of a honeybee. They are eggs, larva, pupa and adult. These stages are of different durations according to the breed or type of the honeybee. The model acts as an interesting and informative guide for the Students of grade 10. With the help of this model, students with visual disabilities can better contemplate the concept of life cycle of honeybee.

Amoeba is a unicellular microorganism that belongs to the kingdom Protista. It lives in water, wetlands, rotten things, and in the body of other organisms as a parasite. The shape of amoeba changes constantly, and hence, it does not have a particular shape. It moves and catches its food with the help of its false feet called pseudopodia. Its single-celled body is able to perform all the life processes to keep it alive.

A flower is a reproductive structure of flowering plants that typically consists of colorful petals, protective sepals, male part stamens, and female part pistils. Flowers play a crucial role in plant reproduction by attracting pollinators, helping pollen move between the male and female parts of the plant’s reproductive system, and later on, creating seeds that can grow into fresh new plants. The male part (Stamen) of the Flower consists of Anther and Filament, while the female part (Carpel or Pistil) of the flower comprises Stigma, Style, and Ovary. In a flower, the parts that aren’t involved in making seeds are called vegetative parts.

Every living organism is composed of fundamental units called cells. The shape and size of organism depends upon the arrangement of cells. A single cell is capable of performing life processes such as digestion, respiration, circulation, etc. Our touchable model takes us on an adventure exploring the small worlds of animal and plant cells.

Every living organism is composed of fundamental units called cells. The shape and size of organism depends upon the arrangement of cells. A single cell is capable of performing life processes such as digestion, respiration, circulation, etc. Our touchable model takes us on an adventure exploring the small worlds of animal and plant cells.

Atoms are the smallest particles of an element that take part in chemical reactions without division. Each atom is made up of tiny particles called fundamental particles of subatomic particles or elementary particles. They are protons, neutrons and electrons. These particles can neither be created nor destroyed. Thus, an atom consists of sub-atomic particles. The targeted people of this model are the teachers and students of Grade 8, 9, 10 or students who are interested to learn about the topic “Atomic structure of elements”. Utilizing this model can help students with visual disabilities have a better concept of the atomic structure. Students can feel the model and identify how many electrons, protons and neutrons are present in the model and its symbol.

The national flag of Nepal is the world's only irregular flag acting as both the state flag and civil flag of a sovereign country. The flag is a simplified combination of two single pennons (or pennants), known as a double-pennon. Flag of Nepal was standardized by civil engineer Shankar nath Rimal on the request of king Mahendra. As you start exploring the flag from just below the top edge, you can find the name of model i.e. “flag of Nepal”. You can open the 1st layer to explore furthermore about the flag. In the 2nd layer is the proper flag of Nepal where you can find the border of the flag in the edges of the model. The texture in the border helps you to identify the border. Just below the top border of the flag you can find the texture and braille engraved with the name “moon” which is moon that we can find in the flag of Nepal. Just below the moon, there you can find a sun-like structure with the braille name “sun” which is the sun that we can find in the flag of Nepal. The border lines are dark blue in color, sun and moon are white in color and the other remaining part is crimson red in color which is also the national color of Nepal. Its crimson red is the symbol of bravery and it also represents the color of the rhododendron, Nepal's national flower, while the blue border is the color of peace.

The soil is the topmost layer of the earth’s crust mainly composed of organic minerals and rock particles that support life. A soil layer is a vertical cross-section of the soil, made of layers running parallel to the surface. The targeted people of this model are the teachers and students of Grade 5,6,7 or students who are interested in learning about the topic ‘Soil and its layers’. Utilizing this model can help students with visual disabilities have a better concept of the soil. Students can feel the model and identify how many types of soil are present in the soil layers.

Traffic signs serve as a crucial language of the road, communicating vital information to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. From regulatory commands to warning signs and guidance these signs ensure the safety and the efficient navigations. These signs are placed along streets and highways, forming a universal language of symbols, colors, and shapes. Each sign serves a distinct purpose in guiding and regulating traffic flow. The traffic signs play a crucial role in maintaining order and safety on our roadway.