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Darke County Parks
DCP launch new interactive display
The Darke County Parks invite you to stop in at the Bish Discovery
Center and check out the new augmented reality (AR) sandbox! The new
display was completed at the beginning of September and has been a hit
with visitors. Move the sand to build a snow-capped mountain, create
rivers or deep valleys and watch the topographic map change before your
eyes. You can even design your own island complete with a volcano! Then
hold your hand above your creation and make it virtually rain. The rain
will flow downhill and settle into the depressions in the sand to
create lakes.
The AR sandbox will be used to teach concepts in geography, geology,
and hydrology. Visitors can learn how to read a topographic map, the
meaning of contour lines, watersheds, and much more.
Stop in at the Bish Discovery Center during open hours; Monday-Friday
from noon to 4:00 pm. The Darke County Parks would like to thank the
Ketrow Foundation and Harry D. Stephens Memorial Inc. for funding that
made this display possible.
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