Scimorph is a cute little website that uses Augmented Reality tech to provide Primary school students with opportunities to discuss and solve science-based problems.
Using a webcam and a special marker printed onto a piece of paper – Scimorph will appear on the screen. By moving the paper you can move him and view him from all sides. It’s a little fiddly, but persevere and it becomes quite simple. This should also work with a visualiser if you have one of those connected.
There are several scimorph zones you can investigate – The Bug Zone to look at microbes, Gravity Pulls and The Vibe Zone to investigate sound.
Each zone provides a series of questions or scenarios. Scimorph is not a complicated simulation or anything like that. The main purpose is to promote discussion between children about the science underlying the different situations.
Guidance on how to use the resource can be found here. It does provide a useful introduction to Augemented Reality technology and is worth checking out if you want to try something a little different with your class. Visit it here.
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