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Virtual Reality for Seniors

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about how virtual reality is being used in retirement communities to help older people reconnect with memories, build social relationships, and improve their emotional well-being. This lesson includes a video, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
virtual reality
senior citizens

Vocabulary

tranquil
wanderlust
curated
catalyst
cognition
submersion
entice
uninitiated
fumble
frolic
A spinning paper plane