Mangrove City VR
Mangrove City is an immersive journey into the heart of mangrove ecosystems. Join us in
exploring the secrets of these vital coastal forests and their role in combating climate
change. Dive into interactive experiences, witness nature's resilience, and envision a
future where cities coexist harmoniously with mangroves. Perfect for middle schoolers,
this free VR experience and accompanying educational materials inspire the environmental
stewards of tomorrow. Embark on an adventure that blends education, technology, and a
vision for a sustainable world.
5-8TH Grade Science Curriculum
The Mangrove City Curriculum offers a free, detailed workshop designed for 1-2 class periods, along with the 'Beyond Mangrove City' extension guide. This guide provides additional lesson plans to integrate "Mangrove City" into regular science classes. Both parts of the curriculum feature editable slideshows, lesson procedures, curriculum standards, teacher topic guides, student worksheets, and assessment recommendations.
Welcome to Mangrove City — 1-2 Period Workshop
- Full Curriculum (docx) (pdf)
- Teacher Guide
- Classroom Slideshow
- Student Worksheet
- In-Class Discussion Guide
- Mangrove City Design Challenge Activity and Assessment
Beyond Mangrove City — Extension Activities
Playthrough
Experience Mangrove City: This video showcases what participants will see through their goggles during the experience, condensed for brevity.
So how do I experience it?
Mangrove City is currently only available on the festival circuit, but will be released shortly on Meta for the Meta Quest 2 and 3. Check back soon!
Contact Kim Grinfeder at grinfeder@miami.edu if you want to exhibit it.