5 Ways Merge EDU Can Help Keep Your Science Class Engaged during End-of-Year Testing Season

As the school year winds down, science educators are gearing up for end-of-year testing. Helping students review science concepts while keeping them engaged can feel challenging. Merge EDU offers interactive and effective ways to reinforce learning with hands-on augmented reality. Here are five ways Merge EDU can boost your students' engagement their upcoming exams:

1. Visualize Abstract Science Concepts

Merge EDU turns abstract concepts into tangible experiences students can see, touch, and interact with. With over 1,000 annotated digital teaching aids and 100 powerful science simulations, students can hold and examine DNA molecules, explore weather patterns, dissect virtual frogs, and investigate the solar in the palm of their hands.

2. Interactive Review Sessions with Augmented Reality

Forget monotonous worksheets—Merge EDU transforms review sessions into interactive, hands-on experiences. Use the Merge Cube along with Merge Explorer to reinforce important concepts through engaging simulations. Whether it's exploring plant cells, the water cycle, or the layers of the Earth, students benefit from multi-sensory experiences that help retain information more effectively.

3. Enhance Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Merge EDU promotes critical thinking and problem-solving through interactive simulations. Students can predict outcomes, analyze results, and understand scientific processes in depth. By engaging directly with 3D models, students can develop stronger analytical skills.

4. Empower Student-Created Content

The Merge Creator apps allow students to create, upload, label and share their own 3D objects. This active learning strategy encourages deeper understanding and personal investment in their learning. Students can even use these tools for peer teaching, strengthening comprehension and retention.

Visualize your 3D Print designs with a Merge Cube

The Merge Cube can be used to test and iterate designs in a virtual setting, allowing your students to make changes and improvements before committing to the final design.

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5. Joyful Learning Experiences

Merge EDU emphasizes joyful and immersive learning. Students who actively enjoy their study process tend to perform better academically. The fun, multi-sensory nature of Merge EDU activities helps maintain motivation and excitement, especially during high-stress review periods.

Learn from Successful Implementations

Educators at Putnam County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools have seen remarkable success by integrating Merge EDU into their science curriculum. Both districts reported increased student engagement and improved comprehension. 

Innovation Takes Center Stage in Atlanta Public Schools

From solar systems in a student’s hand to exploring molecular structures, APS’s journey with augmented reality underscores how technology, when properly supported, can drive deeper understanding and excitement in the classroom.

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Putnam County Achieves Historic Districtwide STEM Certification, Highlights Merge EDU’s Impact

Florida’s first Cognia STEM-certified district demonstrates how emerging technologies enhance student learning.

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A Case Study: Jersey City Public Schools and Merge EDU

Jersey City Public Schools, the second largest school district in New Jersey, partnered with Merge for a case study that illustrates how innovative leaders can unlock the power of Augmented Reality (AR) in their districts.

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Make Your End-of-Year Review Count

Integrating Merge EDU into your classroom means turning end-of-year preparations into engaging, memorable, and effective learning opportunities. Equip your students with engaging tools that bring science concepts to life!

Ready to transform your classroom review? Explore more about Merge EDU today. Sign up for a free trial at TryMerge.com, and print Merge Paper Cubes for your students at MergeCube.com/paper.