12th Grade Augmented Reality Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Augmented Reality

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain what augmented reality is and how it works.

Materials

• Smartphones or tablets with a camera
• Augmented reality apps such as ARCore or ARKit
• Images or videos that can be used as AR objects

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever played with an augmented reality app or seen an AR object in real life. What was it like?
• Explain that augmented reality is a technology that blends real life objects and elements with computer-generated ones.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of augmented reality and its various applications.
• Show students some examples of augmented reality applications, such as Pokémon Go or Google Glass.
• Discuss the potential uses and benefits of augmented reality, such as improving learning and enhancing creativity.

Guided Practice

• Have students pair up and try out a simple augmented reality application using a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
• Have students share their experience and discuss their thoughts on the experience.
• Encourage students to think about how augmented reality could be used in a classroom setting, and discuss possible applications.

Independent Practice

• Have students work in groups to create an augmented reality application for a classroom topic of their choice.
• Encourage students to think about the learning objectives and the usability of their application.
• Have students present their projects to the class.

Closure

• Review the key concepts and techniques of augmented reality.
• Ask students to share their thoughts on the potential of augmented reality in the classroom.

Assessment

• Observation of students during the project presentations.
• Evaluation of the augmented reality projects.
• Written reflection on their experience with augmented reality in the classroom.