Chapman Middle is proud to announce that Ms. January has been selected as one of only two teachers in the district to pilot the potential new Prisms VR Headsets. This selection comes as no surprise, as Ms. January is already a district leader in utilizing immersive technology to enhance student learning. To kick off the pilot, representatives from Prisms visited her 8th-grade math classes to assist with the implementation, helping students bridge the gap between textbook formulas and real-world applications. While immersed in these digital environments, students didn't just study math; they lived it.
During this intensive two-day lesson, students virtually traveled to Miami to tackle the critical challenge of urban flooding. Using the headsets, they analyzed glaciers to determine the rate at which water drops fall into the sea, translating their findings into tables, graphs, and functions. This hands-on data collection allowed them to visualize exactly how mathematical functions work in an environmental context. Following the VR experience, the classes transitioned into a culminating small-group activity, where they collaborated to synthesize their data and solidify their understanding of the algebraic concepts.
