NEWTON-AR

ED GAMES EXPO

Teaching Complex Topics

We’ve found integrating STEM standards in early elementary can present unique challenges for educators. Children, pre-K through second grade, are still learning the basics, which makes it challenging to teach them complex topics. Therefore, projects that students can physically manipulate are powerful tools for learning at this level.

NEWTON-AR is our latest software in development. It combines Engineering, Making, Computer Science, STEM learning, and Augmented Reality. And it does this through game-based Rube-Goldberg-style challenges. The software is designed for K-3 learning objectives, but is also usable for students up to grade 5.

NEWTON-AR is still under development but ED Games Expo visitors may get early access by joining our free beta test of the software. This beta test will be for iOS (currently iPad only) and is opening on June 14th. Participants will need to have an iPad and will need to download testflight from the Appstore. Then just fill out the form on this page, and we will then email you back the beta access code and instructions to setup your account. Note we are only accepting the first 100 participants.

NEWTON-AR helps engage students in problem solving while encouraging collaboration and creativity. We are very excited to fully release this software to the public soon. To be among the first to find out about NEWTON-AR’s release, software updates, and possible early test user opportunities, fill out the adjacent form. For other questions about how Parametric Studio can support your STEM needs, email info@parametricstudioinc.com.

“Newton- AR is kind of like this mixture of a design sandbox game and a tabletop game. Because of the Next Gen Science Standards, students really need such tools at all levels.”

— Chris Whitmer