A New Google Secret - Poly: Browse, Discover, and Download 3D Objects


Google just released a new site (Poly) connected to 3D Images for AR and VR. These technologies have pushed into classrooms and I wanted to share this resource. At the very least the ability to download these as animated GIFS that can be incorporated into sites, docs, slides . . . 



How could you incorporate this resource into your classrooms? Please share below. 

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