Teaching in Depth
Understanding STEM with Interactive Virtual Reality
Next Generation of Interaction
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1960s
1980s
2000s
Today
Text
Mouse
Touch
Virtual Reality
Inspire.
Empower.
Collaborate.
Video:
zSpace in Today’s Classrooms
Demonstration:
Virtual and Augmented Reality
What’s in the zSpace STEM Package
Passive, non-tracked
2D conversion
eyewear
Unique stylus for
virtual interaction
Full color, HD
stereoscopic display
with head tracking
And a PC
to drive it
Passive, polarized
tracking eyewear
In Every zSpace Package
Franklin’s Lab
Newton’s Park
zSpace Studio
zView
Share an experience
• Capture a video of your
discoveries
• Annotation
• Share in real-time
Franklin’s Lab
Complex concepts
taught through
meaningful application
• Electricity
• Circuits
• Motors
Newton’s Park
Answer questions
through trial and error,
user-created
experiments
• Newton’s Laws
• Projectile Motion
• Collisions, forces and friction
zSpace Studio
Compare, contrast, and
relate structure to
function
• Over 1000 models to
compare
• Tools for discovery
zSpace Studio
Included in the Studio model gallery:
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Historical Artifacts
Architecture
Archaeology
Human Anatomy
Solar System
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Botany
Zoology
Technology
Transportation
Sculpture
Full catalog of models available.
Many models include curriculum guidelines and model-specific
recommended activities.
Using zSpace Studio
Our latest STEM software has a number of
new features to enhance the experience of
interacting with 3D models in zSpace.
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Print Preview
Dissect
Measure
Cutting Plane
Annotations
Tour Builder
Activity Builder
Print Preview
Preview models for a 3D printer
Dissect
Explore the internal and external geometry of models
Measure
Measure objects based on real-world scale
The Cutting Plane
Cross-section analysis both with and without
internal geometry
Annotations
Add labels and explanations to models
Tour Builder
Create guided tours and presentations of models
Activity Builder
Create your own lessons and guided activities,
just like in Newton’s Park and Franklin’s Lab
Supports Design and Manufacturing Teaching
zSpace enhances student design and manufacturing skills
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Use existing tools
Import 3D models
Visualize and explore
3D Print Preview
Examples of supported import formats
Personalize the learning experience
• Teacher tool allows
customization and building
of activities
• Learning differentiation
through activity questions
and hints
• Advanced options allow
teachers to create nuanced
experiments
Question 1
How does a ball’s mass affect the speed of
a falling ball?
•Create an experiment with balls of different mass, roll them
down ramps and measure the velocity of the ball at a common
point.
Question 2
Does the shape of the ramp or a straight
drop make a difference in the momentum?
•Create an experiment comparing the velocity of a single ball
when rolling down different ramps or falling straight down.
Question 3
How can you explain the different results?
•Document in your lab book the differences in your
measurements and hypothesize as to why they differ?
Teaching Resources
and Professional Development
Standards-Based Activities and
Support Materials
Standards Overview
US NGSS Standards by Grade Level
Physical Sciences
Life Sciences
Earth & Space
Sciences
3rd Grade
PS2-1, PS2-2, PS2-3
LS1-1, LS3-1, LS4-1,
LS4-2, LS4-3
4th Grade
PS3-1, PS3-3, PS3-4,
PS4-2
LS1-2, LS1-2
ESS1-1, ESS2-1, ESS2-2,
ESS3-1
5th Grade
PS1-1, PS1-3, PS2-1,
PS3-1,
LS1-1
ESS1-1, ESS1-2, ESS2-1
Middle School
PS1-1, PS1-2, PS1-4,
PS2-1, PS2-2, PS2-3,
PS2-4, PS2-5, PS3-1,
PS3-2, PS3-5,
LS1-1, LS1-2, LS1-3,
LS1-4, LS1-6, LS1-7,
LS1-8
ESS1-1, ESS1-2, ESS1- 3,
ESS1-4
ESS2-1, ESS2-2, ESS2- 3,
ESS2- 4, ESS2- 5, ESS3-1,
ESS3-2
Standards Overview
US NGSS Science & Engineering Practices
Grades 3-5
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Developing and using models
Engaging in argument from evidence
Asking questions and defining problems
Planning and carrying out investigations
Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating information
Construction Explanations and Designing Solutions
Grades 6-8
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Asking questions and defining problems
Developing and using models
Using mathematics and computational thinking
Analyzing and interpreting Data
Engaging in argument through evidence
Grades 9-12
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Exploration and study of Anatomy, Botany, Paleontology,
Zoology, Mechanical, etc.
Combine with design labs
Real physics modeling
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zSpace K-12 Roadmap
Q1 ‘15
Q2 ‘15
Q3 ‘15
Q4 ‘15
Q1 ‘16
Q2 ‘16
EDU 2014 Apps
EDU 2015 Apps
+ Physics 2014 (Newton’s Park)
+ Electricity 2014 (Franklin’s Lab)
+ Studio 2014 & Gallery
+ Teacher Dashboard
+ Physics 2015 (Newton’s Park)
+ Electricity 2015 (Franklin’s Lab)
+ Studio 2015 including
+ Chemistry Content
+ Math Content
+ Expanded Gallery
Q1 ‘15
Q2 ‘15
Q3 ‘15
Q4 ‘15
Q1 ‘16
Along with many third party applications, including:
CyberScience3D 2015, Designmate and others
Q2 ‘16
Hardware Details of zSpace STEM
Package
• 12 zSpace 200 stations
• 12 zSpace stylus
• 60 zSpace eyewear (24 tracked leader, 24 untracked follower, 12 clip-ons)
• Keyboard and mouse on each station
• 10 Student PCs – Small PC case with Intel Core i3-4330, 3.4GHz Dual Core, 4
GB RAM DDR3-1600, 120 GB SSD, AMD Radeon R9 265X, Wi-Fi
• 2 Teacher PCs – Small PC case with Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM DDR3-1600, 2
TB HDD, AMD FirePro W5000/5100, Wi-Fi
• All relevant cables & instructions for installation and setup
• 2 zView packages – includes HD camera, mounting armature and software
• Windows 7 Home Premium license with all zSpace software pre-installed
and configured
Questions and Demos
• Visit zSpace Booth 709 to see additional
zSpace applications
– Newton’s Park
– Franklin’s Lab
– zSpace Studio
• 3rd Party applications
– CyberScience3D
– CyberAnatomy
– DesignMate … and more!