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Virtual Reality for Seniors

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring modified 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
virtual reality
senior citizens

Vocabulary

retirement
resident
headsets
hot-air balloon
childhood
researcher
dementia
virtual
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