FJC second graders took part in a virtual reality experience and got to meet some interesting animals in their own habitats. Teacher Julianne Warren worked with teacher technology integration specialist Tikera Witter to create the interdisciplinary experience. The activity was used as a bridge for students to choose their own animal to research in their next writing project, a research report. The experience allowed them to investigate animals that they might not have otherwise chosen for the research project.
Students were encouraged to explore animals and their habitats that were unfamiliar to them that they might not have heard of before. During exploration students were able to identify animal habitats and make connections to what they have been reading in class. Students learned about zebras, walruses, marmots, wolves, manatees, giraffes, penguins, orangutans, elephants, dolphins, ferrets and more!
“When the students eventually chose their animals, many chose an animal from the experience and explained that they either looked interesting or they didn’t know much about them and wanted to know more,” Ms. Warren said. “Many of them said that they felt like they were really there!”
Date Added: 5/19/2022