Lesson Plan Archive
This archive was constructed by the outstanding teaching staff at Walnut Grove Secondary. Use these resources to develop new lesson plans or as inspiration for new ways to approach teaching!
VR/AR Experience
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Using Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) in your classroom experience enhances the opportunity for learners to claim ownership over their learning.
Virtual Reality provides a novel approach to exploring new worlds, designing in 3D, and communicating with others in virtual, real-time environments.
With the growth of AI, these environments and experiences will continue to engage students in greater authentic converstaions.
VR/AR in Classrooms
VR/AR is available through the WGSS Library as a bookable lab. Be sure to collaborate with the librarian for potential lessons, apps, and virtual/physical environments to use.
Classroom Resources for Using Podcasts:
Meta Store- the storefront for all Meta VR/AR apps. Specifically search "Apps", and "Worlds".
Meta VR Content Library for Educators - applications suitable for learning inside and outside the classroom.
Use this link - HERE - to request an app for your class and/or learning experience.
VR/AR Sample Lessons
VR/AR Apps
Some examples of potential apps for your classroom:
Titans of Space PLUS - Just how big is big? Discover the answer as you tour through this holographic miniature Solar System, then venture beyond to visit some of the largest known stars.
Blueplanet VR Explore v2 - Blueplanet VR Explore v2 is an extensive collection of nearly 100 volumetric experiences of powerful scenic and cultural heritage locations worldwide, ranging from sacred temples in Indonesia to stunning natural locations found across the southwestern US. BPVR offers full spatial presence and exploration within these remarkable dioramas, some even offering hang-gliding flight experiences over spectacular terrains. Interactive features are provided to deepen understanding and insight into these fascinating and unique locations.
Mondly: Practice Languages in VR - Experience the most advanced way to learn languages from the comfort of your couch. Mondly VR uniquely complements Mondly's mobile language learning app, enabling you to refine your speaking skills. You'll get instant feedback on your pronunciation, suggestions that enrich your vocabulary, and surprises that transform language practice with Mondly VR into a one-of-a-kind experience. Join our lifelike characters in a fully immersive language journey!
NOTES ON BLINDNESS - The multi-awarded narrative VR experience is now available on Oculus Quest. ARTE allows you to discover and rediscover Notes On Blindness, an emotional journey into a world beyond sight.
Cities: VR - Be the mayor in Cities: VR, the ultimate VR city-building and management simulator. Design neighbourhoods, construct buildings, and direct traffic flow - all while you handle economics, emergency services, and more. Step inside this VR adaptation of the leading city-builder, Cities: Skylines.
Lost Recipes - Embrace your inner chef while learning and mastering different recipes across three historically authentic kitchens. Lost Recipes is a satisfying and realistic cooking experience, without the hurry or the clean-up!
Anne Frank House VR - In 1942, during the Second World War, Anne Frank, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family were forced to go into hiding to escape persecution from the Nazis. For more than two years, the Franks and 4 others would live in the “Secret Annex” of an old office building in Amsterdam, sharing the burden of living in hiding in confined quarters with the constant threat of discovery. Anne Frank House VR offers a unique and emotional insight into these two years. Experience the world-famous Secret Annex in a never-before-seen way. Travel back to the years of the Second World War and wander through the rooms of the Annex that housed the group of 8 Jewish people as they hid from the Nazis. Immerse yourself in Anne’s thoughts as you traverse each faithfully recreated room, thanks to the power of VR, and find out what happened to the Annex’ brave inhabitants.