Valuable Augmented Reality Apps for K-12

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The number of Augmented Reality apps in education is increasing exponentially. As new applications covering various subjects are developed, AR becomes more integrated with everyday classroom learning (both remote and hybrid). AR experiences will soon be available as companions for every subject and subtopic. Their usage will increase student engagement, subsequent information retention, and test scores.

Let’s take a look at the most valuable AR apps for K-12 science that you can start using right now.

1. Astronomy and Aerospace engineering

• AR Space by CleverBooks

Assemble spaceships while learning about each component. Launch them into space, test your knowledge and explore the solar system.

• Skyview

Stargazing is easy with SkyView. Simply point your mobile device camera at the sky to identify stars, constellations, planets, and more!

• Big Bang AR 

Learn about the birth and expansion of the universe as it happens right in front of you!

2. Biology & Anatomy

• CleverBooks ARCDiscover plants, animals, dinosaurs, and more with CleverBooks’ AR Classroom. 
• 3D 4 Medical 

The app provides a detailed and comprehensive exploration of human anatomy.

• Visible Body 

Full and detailed exploration of human body system.

• BrainapseLearn about the anatomy, structure, and functions of the human skull and brain, including its evolution.

• Froggipedia 

Discover a frog’s unique life cycle and intricate anatomical details.

• Arloon Plants

Delve into the world of plants. Arloon Plants focuses on plant adaptations in 4 ecosystems: Taiga, Desert, Mediterranean Forest, and Steppe. 

3. Chemistry

• Elements 4D 

Enjoy illustration of various chemical elements and the reactions they have.

• Biochem ARAllows users to explore the 3-dimensional structures of biological molecules in the real world.

4. Physics

• Galileo AR PhysicsExplains with simple words, the complex yet beautiful physics that is inside everything in our world.
• Physiscs AR 

Illustrates the physics laws in a fun and engaging way.

As you can see, the potential of augmented reality apps in science education is enormous. The only thing is left to do – implement it!

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