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Basic Tutorial 

Taking your class on a virtual school trip

This video explores the brilliant Google Expeditions app. To make the most of this tool, you will need a class set of VR headsets. As discussed in the video I share what I think on purchasing VR sets. 

As a supporter, you can get a £50 discount from PrimeVR if you book a session after Easter. They will come into your school for a day with a class set of VR headsets which is a brilliant way to start a topic or enhance a subject.

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Exploring the AR feature in Google Expeditions

Over the weekend, I posted a video looking at the brilliant Google Expeditions. As I posted it, I realised the app has had a big update. This video looks at the new features and also explores the Augmented Reality option within the app.

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EXAMPLES OF THE APP ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

STATE OF MATTER IDEA 2 - LEARNING THROUGH AUGMENTED REALITY

​Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science topic of States of Matter. 

In this video, pupils learn more about each state of matter through Augmented Reality.

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Extreme Earth Idea 2- VR and AR

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Geography Topic of Extreme Earth.

In this idea, pupils learn more about Volcanoes and Earthquakes through Virtual and Augmented Reality.

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VIKINGS IDEA 6 - GOOGLE EXPEDITIONS

Here is the next video in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Vikings. 

In this next idea, pupils learn more about Vikings using Virtual Reality through Google Expeditions.

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HERE WE ARE BY OLIVER JEFFERS IDEA 7 - EXPLORING LAND IN VR

Here is the next video in the series linked to the fantastic book, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers, https://amzn.to/34mUfUp. 

In this next idea, pupils use the app Google Expeditions to learn about different types of land across the planet.

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THE MAYANS IDEA 7 - EXPLORING IN VR

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils learn more about the Mayans through VR using Google Expeditions.

LIFE CYCLES AND REPRODUCTION IDEA 2 - POLLINATION IN AR AND VR

Here is the next video in the series looking at Life Cycles and Reproduction in KS2 Science.

In this next video, pupils learn about the process of pollination using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.

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ARTHUR AND THE GOLDEN ROPE IDEA 2 - EXPLORING ICELAND

Here is the next idea in the series based around the fantastic book: Arthur and The Golden Rope by Joe Todd Stanton.

In this idea, we learn more about the setting in this book through VR.

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SECOND WORLD WAR TOPIC IDEA 18 - LEARNING ABOUT THE CODEBREAKERS

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Second World War. In this video, pupils use Virtual Reality to learning about how Alan Turing and his team cracked the Enigma Code.

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YEAR 4 SCIENCE: ALL LIVING THINGS - IDEA 10 - LEARNING ABOUT VERTEBRATES AND INVERTEBRATES

Here is the next video for the Year 4 Science topic of All Living Things.

In this next idea, pupils learn more about vertebrates and invertebrates using virtual and augmented reality.

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YEAR 2 - LIVING THINGS AND THEIR HABITATS IDEA 11- LEARNING ABOUT HABITATS AROUND THE WORLD

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Year 2 Science topic - Living Things and Their Habitats.

In this video, we use Virtual Reality to learn more about different habitats around the world.

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LIGHT IDEA 16 - LEARNING ABOUT OUR EYES

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the Science Topic of Light.

In this video, we look at our eyes in more detail and use both VR and AR to learn more about how our eyes work.

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ROMANS IDEA 5 - LEARNING ABOUT ROME IN VR

Here is the next idea in the series linked to Ancient Rome. To deepen our knowledge and understanding about Ancient Rome, we can use VR and AR experiences to immerse ourselves and take a step back in time to explore Ancient Rome.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 3 - LEARNING ABOUT THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IN VR

Here is the next idea linked to the Circulatory System topic. In this video, we explore some consumer tools to help learn and deepen our understanding about the Circulatory System. This will help build their knowledge and understanding to then apply later with some of the creative ideas.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 8 - LEARNING ABOUT FOSSILS

Here is the next idea in the topic linked to Rocks. In this video, we look at exploring and learning about Fossils. Children can use Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality to really immerse themselves in this topic.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 4 - EXPLORING ANCIENT EGYPT IN VR

Here is another idea for the Ancient Egypt topic. In this video, we look at how we can use virtual reality to learn more about every aspect of Ancient Egyptian life.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 6 - EXPLAINING HOW WE GET CLEAN WATER

​Here is the next video in the series linked to Water/Rivers. In this video, we explore how water is treated and cleaned and pupils can then present their learning by creating their own guides to the process using Greenscreen.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 2 - LEARNING ABOUT THE WATER CYCLE

Here is the next idea in the topic looking at Water/Rivers. In this video, we explore some consumer apps to deepen our understanding of the Water Cycle. This includes Google Expeditions and the app Water Cycle HD that can be downloaded here - https://apps.apple.com/…/wa…/id574353460

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ANCIENT GREECE IDEA 7 - GREEK GOD TOP TRUMPS

Here's another idea for exploring the topic of Ancient Greece. In this video, we use a variety of apps to learn about Ancient Greek Gods, bring them to life and interview them before embedding the videos to create their own Top Trump cards.

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SPACE TOPIC LESSON 9 - LEARNING ABOUT THE MOON

For the last few videos in this topic linked to Space we are going to focus on the moon. This video shares some useful consumer tools that will help learners not only learn about the moon and its properties but also the first moon landing. This will help them in the next couple of ideas as they creatively share what they have learnt.

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SPACE TOPIC LESSON 1 - EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Here is the first video in another series this time linked to the topic of SPACE. In this video, we look at some consumer tools and apps that allow learners to engage and learn more about the solar system to help them share what they know in idea number two. ​

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Creating your own Google Expedition with Google Tour Creator

We have previously explored the great potential to Google Expeditions - https://www.mrpict.com/google-expeditions.html. In this video, we take a look at Google Tour Creator which allows learners to create their own Google Expeditions which has so much potential across the curriculum.

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STONE AGE IDEA 6 - EXPLORING AND RECREATING STONEHENGE

If you are looking at Stonehenge as part of your Stone Age topic, this video shares ways in which to learn about how Stonehenge was built, speculating its purpose but also allowing pupils to recreate their own version using Minecraft.

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STONE AGE TOPIC IDEA 5 - SELL A NEOLITHIC HOUSE

In the next video of this series linked to Stone Age, we look at exploring the outside and inside of a Neolithic house. Pupils then create a persuasive advert trying to sell this Stone Age property. ​

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recording narratives over google expeditions

This video demonstrates how your pupils can add narration or an explanation over the top of the video creating their own video guides.

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