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By Dana Anderson
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Dollar bill takes you on an AR White House tour.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
1600
Parent and Kid Reviews
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Does not have a privacy policy and should not be used.
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Does not meet our recommendations for privacy and security practices.
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Does not have a privacy policy and should not be used.
What's It About?
Grant 1600 access to your device's camera. Place a dollar bill on a flat surface and tap start on the app's main screen. Guiding outlines of a dollar bill will appear on the screen; align the real dollar bill with them. Watch as components of the dollar bill transform on the screen to become the White House and its surrounding grounds. Tilt your screen to view various areas of the grounds and building. Tap on the Oval Office to see its interior.
Is It Any Good?
This augmented reality app fits the bill if you want your kid to learn some basics about what happens at the White House in a unique way. As the dollar bill's components begin to spin and swirl on the screen, it's amazing to watch 1600 transform the image into the White House. Created by the White House Historical Association and Nexus Studios, this app is intended to help kids gain "a better sense of the institution and its purpose." It does this but only at the most surface level. If you're looking for an in-depth understanding of the history and functions of the White House, this isn't that source. But for a free app that requires nothing more than a dollar bill and a little patience, this is a fun way to explore 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what they see on 1600. Since there's no verbal or written explanations on the app, parents may need to explain some of what kids see.
Visit whitehouse.gov for more detailed tours of the White House with real photography, as well as White House facts and figures.
Talk about augmented reality. Brainstorm ideas with your kid: What are some other ways that this technology can enhance learning about other subjects?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
- Subjects : Social Studies : citizenship , cultural understanding , government
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : investigation , part-whole relationships , Tech Skills : using and applying technology
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : December 3, 2016
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : White House Historical Association
- Version : 1.1
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 8.0 or later; Android 4.0 and up
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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