AR tools enhance learning by making STEM topics more accessible and engaging. The combination of 3D models, videos, and interactive choices in questions deepens understanding of climate processes and biodiversity dynamics. Suggested AR apps and digital resources (that are specified in the Training Units Exercise Template) can be integrated into classroom activities to support inquiry-based learning and collaborative problem-solving, fostering a mindset of sustainability.

AR facilitates comprehension of intricate scientific concepts such as climate dynamics and ecosystem interactions by turning them into concrete, interactive visuals and highlights the added value of Augmented Reality in enriching the learning experience. This multisensory engagement stimulates curiosity and boosts retention, helps visualize abstract concepts or hypothetical future scenarios. Features like 3D models, clickable hotspots, supplementary videos, and gamified quizzes deepen understanding while making learning enjoyable by a gamification process.

An example of AR tool is: Delightex (CoSpaces Edu), it allows users to create interactive 3D virtual worlds and then experience them in augmented reality or virtual reality. It features a drag-and-drop interface and a visual block-based coding language (CoBlocks), making it highly accessible for students and teachers with no prior coding experience. It offers a free version with core functionalities. Students can design and build their own virtual ecosystems, simulate environmental changes, and visualize restoration efforts. Its creative freedom empowers students to become content creators, not just consumers.

The gamification elements — such as points and collaborative challenges — not only sustain motivation but also develop soft skills like teamwork and communication if students work in small groups. Introducing AR tools in this way increases student connection to the subject matter, promotes active learning, creativity and supports the development of critical environmental literacy and problem-solving capabilities for real-world matters.