Augmented REality
What is Augmented REality?
Augmented reality is a blend of reality (the world around us) with digital photos, videos, and other media that creates a unique user experience.
Anatomy 4D
*NOTE: be careful when using this app, some items may not be appropriate for some students (e.g. the reproductive system). Price: Free Suggested Grade Level: Secondary, (9-12) Subject: Science Topic: Anatomy of the human body & heart Other comments: does not provide much information, but includes very detailed graphics, "almost hands on - 4D is so cool!" |
AR Flashcards
http://arflashcards.com/flashcards/ Price: $2.99 Suggested Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten Subject: Math Topic: Colors and Shapes Other comments: Very cute and fun for little ones to use, interactive *To print all of the AR Flashcards at one time click HERE. |
Quiver
(Formerly colAR)
Price: Free app; some in app purchases for certain images
Suggested Grade Level: All Grades Subject: Various Topic: Coloring pages can be related to any topic Other comments: Love it! very interactive; fun for anyone; you color pages and pictures come to life; children would LOVE this |
Below is a colored target image for Quiver. There are multiple target images that can be printed and colored then scanned with the app. Click HERE to view and print the free pack. Visit quivervision.com for more free and paid images. (You will be able to print the paid images but when you try to scan them with the app, it will ask you to pay. Make sure you only print the free images if you do not way to pay for images.)
Disneynature Explore
Price: Free
Suggested Grade Level: Elementary School Subject: Science Topic: Animals Other comments: Great way to learn about animals, fun and educational for kids |
There are no required target images for DisneyNature. Just download and go!
Elements 4D
Price: Free
Suggested Grade Level: High School Subject: Chemistry Topic: Elements Other comments: I would definitely use this app! gives a hands on approach to chemistry; perfect for extra practice for students, you can hold an element in your hand! |
Directions: Print the paper block, cut along the lines, then glue (or tape) to create cubes. Scan the sides of a cube with the Elements 4D app. For more fun try placing two elements to see if they will bond to create a compound!
*Click HERE to print all of the cubes.
*Click HERE to print all of the cubes.
Fetch! Lunch Rush
Price: $2.99
Suggested Grade Level: Kindergarten - 1st Subject: Math Topic: Addition/Subtraction Other comments: very cute and interactive way to practice basic addition and subtraction |
guinness World Records
Each edition of the Guinness World Records book has an app that was created to use along with the book. With these app, you can scan designated pages in each book to view more interactive information about the items on the page.
Depending on the edition these books are fairly inexpensive and can be found at the following retailers: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, Indie Bound, Target, Walmart. Price: Free app; have to buy books Suggested Grade Level: Elementary - High School Subject: Various Topic: Various Other comments: Really cool to see contents of the book come to life. You can actually stand next to the shortest girl in the world or stand on the top of the world’s tallest mountain! |
Aurasma
Price: Free
Suggested Grade Level: All Grade Levels Subject: Various Topic: Various Other comments: New and interesting way to learn; very interactive, but does not always work; awesome 3D lessons; perfect to use in classrooms; students can also learn by creating their own aura |
Because Aurasma Allows users to create their own augmented reality experiences, there are many target images for Aurasma. See this page for more about Aurasma and target images that can be scanned with Aurasma.