ESSENTIAL STANDARD: 2.00 – Understand graphic image design, computer animations,
and virtual reality.
INDICATOR: 2.03 – Explore virtual reality
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is “virtual reality”, and why is it important to society?
What will multimedia look like in the future?
FOCUS: Students will review the evolution of virtual reality, explore software, and become
familiar with its guidelines. For this objective, the major topics of the evolution of virtual reality
will include characteristics, history, uses, and development; in addition the common types,
interface devices, and interface systems will be covered.
Students will examine the three types of virtual realities by searching relative websites.
This activity will help students in identifying the most appropriate type to use depending on
intended purposes. To demonstrate their skill levels of using and designing virtual realities,
students will design and present a virtual world. Lastly, students will compare their prior
knowledge to what they gained during this objective.
Outline
A. Evolution of Virtual Reality
1. Characteristics
a. Simulated environment
b. Computer-generated graphics
c. 3-dimensional
d. Extremely interactive
e. Involves the human senses
2. History
3. Uses
4. Development
B. Common Types, Interface Devices, and Interface Systems of Virtual Reality
1. Types
a. Desktop
b. Immersive
c. Telepresence
2. Virtual Reality Interface Devices
a. Head-mounted display (HMD)
b. Facial sensor/body suit
c. Wand
d. Data glove
3. Virtual Reality Interface Systems
a. HMD– Head-mounted display
b. BOOM – Binocular Omni Orientation Monitor
c. CAVE – Automatic Virtual Environment
d. Shared Environment
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Student Activities
Student Activities
1.
2.
3.
Resources
I know … about virtual reality
 ASSIGNMENT # 1: Complete the 2.03 I know … about
virtual reality Activity. Note: Complete 2.03 Now I know
… about virtual reality Activity at the end of this
objective.
Evolution of Virtual Reality
 Classroom discussion about virtual reality using the
following questions:
1. Why is virtual reality important to society?
2. What will multimedia look like in the future?
 Review 2.03A Evolution of Virtual Reality PowerPoint
Presentation
 ASSIGNMENT # 2: Complete Section A of 2.03 Virtual
Reality Organizer.
Common Types, Interface Devices and Systems of
Virtual Reality
Review 2.03B Common Types, Interface Devices, and
Interface Systems of Virtual Reality PowerPoint
Presentation,
4.
ASSIGNMENT # 3: Complete Section B of the 2.03 Virtual
Reality Organizer.
ASSIGNMENT # 4: Complete the 2.03 Types of Virtual
Reality Activity.
5.
ASSIGNMENT #5: Complete the 2.03 Very Important
Terms to Virtual Reality Activity.
6.
ASSIGNMENT # 6: Complete the 2.03 Virtual Reality
Interface Devices Matching Activity.
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 3.02 I know … about
virtual reality Activity
 2.03A Evolution of Virtual
Reality PowerPoint
Presentation
 Section A of 2.03 Virtual
Reality Organizer
 2.03B Common Types,
Interface Devices, and
Interface Systems of
Virtual Reality PowerPoint
Presentation
 Section B of 2.03 Virtual
Reality Organizer
 2.03 Types of Virtual
Reality Activity
 Internet
 2.03 Very Important
Terms to Virtual Reality
Activity
 2.03 Very Important
Terms to Virtual Reality
Activity Key
 2.03 Virtual Reality
Interface Devices
Matching Activity
 2.03 Virtual Reality
Interface Devices
Matching Activity Key
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8.

2.03 Possible Software Programs to Design Virtual
Reality Environments
 ASSIGNMENT # 7: Complete the 2.03 My Search Of
Software Used To Design Virtual Reality
Environments Activity.
 Students may also search online to find other possible
software programs or websites used to create virtual
environments.
 Review the 2.03 Design a Virtual World Activity
Evaluation.
- ASSIGNMENT # 8 : Complete the 2.03 Design a
Virtual World Activity.
http://www.frenzoo.com/beta/index.php?signup=1





2.03 Possible Software
Programs to Design
Virtual Reality
Environments
2.03 My Search Of
Software Used To
Design Virtual Reality
Environments Activity
2.03 Design a Virtual
World Activity Evaluation
2.03 Design a Virtual
World Activity
Internet
OR
9.
- Use a Wii or other interactive gaming system that allows
students to use virtual reality devices and avatars.
- Have students research the Disney Quest attraction
online and then discuss the different types of virtual
environments used there.
Now I know … about virtual reality
 2.03 Now I know … about
 ASSIGNMENT # 9 : Complete the 2.03 Now I know …
virtual reality Activity
about virtual reality Activity using your completed
 2.03 I know … about
2.03A-B Virtual Reality Organizers.
virtual reality Activity
 2.03A-B Virtual Reality
Organizers
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Name ____________________
Date _________
Period _____
Assignment #1: 2.03 I know … about virtual reality Activity
Directions: Provide the below requested information in the spaces provided.
What comes to mind when you think
of virtual reality?
How has virtual reality impacted our lives?
Have you ever experienced a virtual reality world?
Summarize your experience(s)
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What virtual reality interface device(s) have you used?
Describe your experience(s) in using the device(s)
Have you ever designed a virtual reality world?
List and describe the program and system used.
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Name ____________________
Date _________
Period _____
Assignment # 2: 2.03 Virtual Reality Organizer
Directions: Summarize the evolution of virtual reality in the below table.
Section A Evolution of Virtual Reality
General
Meaning of Virtual Reality
Past
History of Virtual Reality
Characteristics of Virtual Reality
Development of Virtual Reality
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Name ____________________
Date _________
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Assignment # 3: 2.03 Virtual Reality Organizer
Directions: Describe the listed below items in the spaces provided.
Section B Common Types, Interface Devices, and Interface Systems of Virtual Reality
Types of Virtual Reality
Desktop Virtual Reality
Immersive Virtual Reality
Telepresence
Virtual Reality Interface Devices
HMD
Facial sensor/body
suit
Data glove
Wand
Virtual Reality Interface Systems
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BOOM
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ame ____________________
Date _________
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ASSIGNMENT # 4: 2.03 Types of Virtual Reality Activity
Directions: Search the Internet to find a website that provides access to the different types of virtual reality listed. List the URL and
provide the requested information in the spaces provided.
Desktop Virtual Reality
Immersive Virtual Reality
Telepresence Virtual Reality
URL
Who is
recommended
to use this type
of virtual reality?
Why is this type
of virtual reality
used?
Describe how
the virtual reality
is used.
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Assignment # 5: 3.02 Very Important Terms to Virtual Reality Activity
Directions: Write the correct term and describe what you see in the picture in Column B that
represents the picture in Column A.
Column A
Pictures
Column B
Terms and descriptions of what is happening in pictures
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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2.03 Very Important Terms to Virtual Reality Activity Key Directions: Write the correct term
in Column B that represents the picture in Column A. Then describe what you see in the picture.
Column A
Picture
Column B
Term and description of what is happening in picture
1. Data glove
A demonstration of how interactions with the virtual world could
happen using a data glove.
2. BOOM
The user is looking into a box through something that looks like
binoculars to see the virtual world.
3. Shared Virtual Environments
It appears to be possible for the users to see each other,
communicate with each other, and interact with the virtual world.
4. CAVE — Cave Automatic Virtual Environment
The user is experiencing an illusion of immersion with
surrounding world phased out.
5. HMD — Head-mounted Display
Display of how a HMD should be worn.
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Assignment # 6: 2.03 Virtual Reality Interface Devices Matching Activity
Directions: Provide the term in Column A from the List beside the correct description in Column
B. Terms may be used more than once.
List: Data glove Head-Mounted
Display
Column A
Term
Wands
BOOM
CAVE
Column B
Description
1. Some use fiber optic cables.
2. Considered simplest of interface objects.
3. Viewing screen adds depth to flat pictures.
4. Surrounding environment is blocked out.
5. Sensors read facial expressions/body movements and transfer
information to animations.
6. It is similar to HMD – without a helmet.
7. Can also hook up to data gloves.
8. It is like climbing into your computer screen.
9. It is one of the newest, most “immersive” virtual environments.
10. Some use strain sensors over joints.
11. It operates with six degrees of freedom.
12. Biologists use these like scalpels to slice tissue samples from virtual
brains.
13. Computer continually updates the simulation to reflect new
perspective.
14. Buttons on handles allow user to interact with object.
15. Multiple users can be in this device at the same time.
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Possible Software Programs to
Design Virtual Reality Environments
Adobe
http://www.adobe.com/
Flash Tutorials
http://www.w3schools.com/flash/default.asp
Flash Tutorials2
http://www.echoecho.com/flash.htm
Google SketchUp
http://sketchup.google.com/
Xara
http://www.xara.com/products/xara3d/
Collection of 3D websites Many individual 3D programs are listed here.
http://www.amazing3d.com/softcom.html
QuickTime VR
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtvr/index.html
Free Virtual Reality download
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/aims/VRSite/HTML/SafeVR.html
Site used to practice various safety issues. You can download this to one of your computers
and let students experience the VR program.
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Date _________
Period _____
ASSIGNMENT # 7: 2.03 My Search Of Software Used To Design Virtual Reality Environments Activity
Directions: Refer to handout Possible Software Programs to Design Virtual Reality Environments to research information on the
Internet eight programs. Fill in the below chart with the information you find.
Program Name
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Computer Requirements
Program Name
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Name ____________________
Date _________
Period _____
ASSIGNMENT # 8: 2.03 Design a Virtual World Activity Evaluation
Advanced:
Student met all criterion for proficient level and exceeded expectations by
including the following items:
Innovation is evident by including an additional new service and product.
Name (if available) and describe additional virtual world toured
Possible
Score
Actual
Score
7
7
Comments
Proficient:
Student included the below requirements in actual virtual world.
Possible
Score
Theme/purpose is clear.
3
Communication method(s) among avatars is evident.
9
Content is realistic.
6
Community members/guests could achieve goal(s).
4
Navigation means (two made available) around world is evident.
6
Innovation is evident by including new services and products (two-three).
18
Name (if available) and describe another virtual world toured
20
Name (if available) and describe another virtual world toured
20
Comments
Total Score
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Score
Name ____________________
Date _________
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ASSIGNMENT # 8: 2.03 Design a Virtual World Activity
Directions: Follow the below steps to design a virtual world using software approved by your
teacher.
1. Consider the below list in deciding on a theme or purpose for your virtual world, and then
circle your choice.
a. Retail industry
b. Service industry
c. How to play a game
d. Step-by-step directions for performing a task, i.e. creating a spreadsheet, Power Point
presentation, newsletter, etc.
e. A unique idea of your own – get teacher approval __________________________
2. Describe or draw what you plan to include in your virtual world.
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3. Access the software you plan to use.
4. Read guidelines for using the software.
5. Explore at least two other virtual worlds available within the software.
6. Follow the directions provided to design virtual worlds in order to complete yours.
Technology requirements:

Theme/purpose evident

Desired goal(s) evident and made possible to achieve

Communication among avatars evident

Realistic (applicable to real world) content such as buildings, clothing, transportation,
prices, etc.

New services and/or products available (at least 3)
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Date _________
Period _____
ASSIGNMENT # 9: 2.03 Now I know … about virtual reality Activity
Directions: Provide the below requested information in the spaces provided.
Virtual reality is…
Virtual Reality is used by (list at least four
industries) and for what purposes:
List and describe the three types of virtual realities.
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I am unfamiliar with the ______________ virtual device, but I plan to become more
familiar with because (include some of its functions and your likes about it) …
List and describe the three most common Virtual Reality Interface Systems.
Rank (3 most-1 to least) the three most common systems according to the one that
appears to be the most worthwhile to you and state why.
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