Animal Adaptations: Forests, 3D Design & AR - 8+ Student Class
Learn how animals adapt to their environments and design your own 3D rainforest. For grades 3 and up (age 8+)
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Class overview:
In this course you will learn how animals adapt to their environments. You will then design your own 3D rainforest to view in Augmented Reality.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand what animal adaptations are.
- Recognise physical and behavioural adaptations.
- Understand Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality and their real-world applications.
- Understand 3D design and create your own 3D rainforest environment.
Age suitability:
This class is suitable for students in Grade 3 or up (Age 8+).
Notes to teachers, parents and supervisors:
This class has multiple lessons or sections. Students are given self-paced challenges and tasks to do in-between the Teacher presentations. Students can add comments to ask questions and seek help.
You have unlimited access to this class for 30 days - across any and all devices you own.
- Teachers: Contact STEM Punks about 1 year terms (School students check with your teacher if you need longer)
Computer / Tablet requirements:
For this class you will require a Laptop or Desktop PC, Mac or some Chromebooks. You will need access to the Google Chrome Browser. Some tablets such as iPad may work well also.
3D Design example:
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Lesson Plan
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StartIntroduction & Resources (1:11)
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StartAnimal Adaptations Overview
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StartRainforest Ecosystems
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StartIntroduction to AR & VR
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StartIntroduction to CoSpaces (1:29)
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StartDesign your 3D Rainforest in CoSpaces (0:39)
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StartAdd Objects (4:15)
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StartUpload Sound, Images and 3D Models (3:14)
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StartCode your environment (3:50)
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StartPlay in AR mode