Do you have what it takes to save the aliens?
Alien Rescue is an online problem-based 3D immersive learning environment for sixth grade science. It combines best practices from educational research with innovative technologies to deliver an engaging learning experience.
The design of Alien Rescue is based on current research in teaching and learning and is continually developed and improved by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin.
Alien Rescue was developed to meet the curriculum requirements for sixth grade science.
Students and teachers love Alien Rescue!
Fun
Alien Rescue’s immersive 3D environment and interactive toolset provide a learning experience that fosters exploration, team work, and challenge.
Easy to Deploy
Alien Rescue’s web-based platform makes it easy to deploy in the classroom. No complicated installation procedures are required.
Research-based
The design of Alien Rescue is based on current research in teaching and learning and is continually developed and improved by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin.
Free
Access to Alien Rescue is provided at no cost to schools.
Widely-used
Alien Rescue has been used as part of the science curriculum by schools in 29 states and four countries with a diverse ethnic base.
Content-rich
Alien Rescue was developed to meet the curriculum requirements for sixth grade science.
Developed with teachers, for teachers
Every aspect of Alien Rescue is developed with a team comprised of researchers and teachers that gather feedback directly from the classroom to enhance content and meet the needs of an international audience.
Winner of 2012 Interactive Learning Award and 2013 outstanding Practice Award, sponsored by AECT.
