基于Unity3D的天文类虚拟仿真教学平台——以天球坐标和会合运动为例

Virtual Simulation Teaching Platform for Astronomy Based on Unity3D—Taking Celestial Coordinates and Synodic Motion as an Example

摘要: 在地理学科中，天球坐标和会合运动的教学因其对空间感的高要求，常常使学生感到困惑，也给教师带来了教学上的挑战。为了解决这一问题，文章结合Unity3D和人工智能技术，打造了一款针对天球坐标和会合运动的虚拟仿真教学平台。该平台设计了登陆、教学和考试三大系统，为学生构建了一个直观、互动的立体学习空间。课堂对照测试的成效凸显了该平台在强化学生知识理解与掌握方面的效果，表明了Unity3D在地理教学中的优势。访谈记录的分析为该平台的改进提供了方向。期待这一平台能够助力地理教育，为师生们带来更多可能性。

Abstract: In geography, the teaching of celestial coordinates and synodic motion often confuses students and poses teaching challenges for teachers due to its high demand for spatial sense. In order to solve this problem, the article combines Unity3D and artificial intelligence technology to create a virtual simulation teaching platform for celestial coordinates and synodic motion. The platform is designed with three major systems of login, teaching and examination, which builds an intuitive and interactive three-dimensional learning space for students. The effectiveness of the classroom control test highlights the effectiveness of the platform in reinforcing students’ knowledge understanding and mastery, demonstrating the advantages of Unity3D in teaching geography. The analysis of the interview records provide direction for the platform’s improvement. It is expected that this platform can help geography education and bring more possibilities to teachers and students.