Die Klima App Reviews

Augmented reality (AR for short) is a technology that blends the real world with virtual elements, allowing you to place virtual, three-dimensional animations and people in real rooms.

Following on the highly successful WDR augmented reality app covering history from 1933–1945, which was downloaded 1.5 million times, the German broadcaster is releasing its “Die Klima App” (The Climate App).

- Step into a virtual environment and experience the devastating regional forest fire in Gummersbach, Germany, as well as the dangers faced by residents and volunteers during the rescue operations.

- Four young people join you virtually in the classroom to talk about the different ways in which climate change has impacted them.

Designed for students aged 13 to 16 years and suitable for inclusive learning groups, the climate app modules lend themselves to varied, interdisciplinary use.

- Receive a virtual classroom visit from survivors of the flood disaster in Germany’s Ahr Valley.

Virtual visitors who appear in real-world rooms will tell you their stories.

This means you can go on a voyage of discovery, exploring and moving around in the virtual environment.

The augmented reality technology lets you experience the deluge and destruction for yourself.

o Climate change is brought to life through interdisciplinary topics.

o Different people and life stories play an important role.

Teachers can access the dedicated lesson plans on various subjects as well as worksheets in the app menu (available only in German).

o By downloading the WDR “Die Klima App”, you can use it offline without worrying about the quality of your network connection.

As they stand face to face with you, they’ll describe how they were trapped by the rising waters and feared for their lives.