Free App Offers Fascinating Look at River Ecosystems
WWF Free Rivers is an augmented-reality model app that takes students into a river ecosystem complete with animals, residents, cultures, and weather changes.
WWF Free Rivers
Gorgeous ecology AR model is simple but compelling
Pros: Great use of augmented reality; sights and sounds immerse students in the interesting and important topic.
Cons: Not a lot of depth, no teacher resources, very little interactivity.
Bottom Line: The free price tag makes this app a no-brainer for including in any lesson on water resources, though teachers will still need to provide context.
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