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Hi everyone, my name's Alexis from Ontario, Canada. I'm currently entering into my second semester with the MET program. I've enjoyed what I've learnt so far and am excited to continue to learn more. I am both a primary and ESL teacher and have taught in a few different countries combining my love for adventure with work. I've also worked as a recruiter in busy London and would love to combine all of these life-skills with those developed in the MET program to help create and collaborate new and exciting (ad)ventures!

Wizard Academy VR

This app is specifically designed to teach students about science and math subjects like algebra (Fire Archery), physics (Ice Fortress), and even germs (GermBuster) in an inventive way whilst gaining points and progressing in levels. The app offers fun challenges — shooting giant germs, for example, or destroying ice castles — and as with other VR experiences, it also allows students to hone their hand-eye coordination, spatial recognition, memory, attention, and focus. This game is available for download through the Google Cardboard app and for use with smartphone headset viewers.

Curricular Connections

  • Physics-The motion of objects depends on their properties.
  • Math- Development of computational fluency in addition and subtraction with numbers to 100 requires an understanding of place value. 
  • Science-  Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment
  • Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.

Gameplay Length

  • You could allow 10-20 minutes per student to allow everyone a chance to try it out at the end of a lesson revising the science or math topic you’ve covered in class.

Player Comfort Level

  • Moderate

Walkthrough of Program

Cost

  • Free