AR in the Classroom

Augmented Reality, also known as AR, is a special type of technology that blends digital software with real world experiences. This technology is used in the classroom to enhance lesson plans. Elements 4D is an AR app that lets students create complex chemical reactions and see the aftermath from the comfort of their own classroom. 

Teachers who use Elements 4D print out templates provided by the app that represent different elements on the periodic table. The templates fold into boxes that the students then use alongside the in app camera to create different chemical reactions. The app also includes written and visual explanations when a chemical reaction occurs. 

This app could be useful in a lesson plan for a middle school or high school chemistry class. Elements 4D provides a way to explore the trends in the periodic table, identify the different types of chemical bonds, and allows students to test those reactions themselves. It could be a useful tool when paired with teacher instruction.