Augmented Reality Supported Renewable Energy Game

The aim of this project is to investigate the impact of game design with AR-VR-supported cards on elementary school students' knowledge of Energy Resources and to explore students' opinions about the game. The project used a single-group pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental model, with a sample of 12 students from the 5th grade. A game designed to be played using AR-VR-supported cards was created in the project. Unity software was used for the design of AR-VR-supported cards, and 3D apk files that can be loaded onto phones were generated. AR-VR target images for this application were selected from visuals in the Canva program. Physical environment prints necessary for the game were also printed on hard cardboard.

The designed game was played with 12 5th-grade students in different sessions. Before and after the game, an Energy Resources Information Survey and a Game Feedback Form were administered to the students to assess changes in their knowledge. The application steps of AR-VR cards and opinions about the game were also collected.

As a result of the project, it was concluded that the game with AR-VR-supported cards increased students' knowledge of energy resources, made them aware of the positive and negative characteristics of resources, and received positive feedback from the students regarding the designed game. The project also contributed to the educational environment by introducing a game design incorporating AR-VR-supported cards.