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Bring STEM + Science to Life with Hands-on Augmented Reality

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HBGCC - Innovation Arcade - Model Classroom 1

Model Lesson Experience

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Session description

Merge EDU provides hands-on augmented reality experiences that engage students in STEM & science concepts with digital 3D objects and simulations they can touch, hold, and interact with. With Merge, every student gets access to an infinite shelf of hands-on digital manipulatives for authentic learning experiences. In this session, you will discover the ways Merge EDU can enhance your lessons, while participating in a model lesson that you can do with your own students! Using a Merge Cube, you will hold, inspect, and compare and contrast wildlife skulls to learn how these animals interact with their environment, how they live, eat, and even how they interact with each other. All attendees will get a free Merge Cube and extended free trial!

Outline

Content, Activities & Process:
-Students will compare and contrast objects found in the Object Viewer app, based on a topic they are currently studying or exploring.
-For this activity, we will be comparing and contrasting animal skulls using hands-on augmented reality activities and a Merge Cube
-Students will hold and inspect 2 animal skulls in the palm of their hand, as if it was a real physical animal skull to determine:
-If the animal is predator, prey, or both
-If the animal is omnivore, carnivore, or herbivore
-How the animal may interact with other animals or its
-environment based on other clues in the skull
-Students will take notes on their animal skulls using the chart provided, and complete one of the assessment options on the activity plan.

Time:
Approximate Prep Time needed: 10 minutes
Total Lesson Length: 45 minutes

Tech Integration:
Merge EDU + Merge Cube

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Presenters

Stephanie Lyons

Community Manager

MERGE

Session specifications

Topic:

Emergent Technologies, AR, VR, and XR

Subject area:

Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM), Science

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session

Influencer Disclosure:

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.