Science comes alive with Virtual Science’s virtual reality science lessons in your OWN classroom. Dive under the Ocean, travel to an Icelandic volcano, see inside a plant or animal cell, fly through space and walk on Mars! Make your next science lesson UNFORGETTABLE with a Virtual Science VR incursion – there’s no better way to learn than through experience!
About Virtual Science
Virtual Science provides curriculum aligned VR science incursions for Grades 1 – 10 in schools across SE QLD, including the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich and Northern NSW.
Featuring curriculum aligned and custom lessons, they bring all the tech, including their in-house scientist and a team with a passion for teaching to your classroom for a science lesson that is truly UNFORGETTABLE!!
Virtual Science is SE QLD’s BEST virtual reality incursion provider!
Virtual Reality Science Incursions
Virtual Science brings their class set of VR headsets with controllers, 3D holocubes and 2 enthusiastic staff to your school; delivering a lesson you have chosen from those listed on their website (or they can create a custom one based on your current learning area).
They will provide a 1 hour structured lesson for each class which includes group discussion, educator lead learning, and self directed exploration in various 360 degree scenes – Virtual Science can visit for a single class lesson, cover an entire grade in one day, or cover your entire school over a week!
Why choose Virtual Science?
Virtual Science’s school incursions are ENGAGING! Yes, it’s a big claim to make, but their lessons result in 100% student engagement – YES 100%!
It’s INTERACTIVE! Students may be all watching/experiencing the same content, but they each take in information differently, experience the environments individually, interact with scenes and 3D models independently. With Virtual Science’s virtual reality science incursons, studens have the FREEDOM and CONTROL over their own learning experience!
They thinks it’s COOL! (It’s VR…. of course it’s cool!)
Subject areas covered
Earth Science
- Volcanoes
- Earthquakes
- Flooding
- Storms
- Tsunamis
- Geology
- Plate tectonics
- Rock cycle
- Minerals
- and more…
Space science
- Our solar system
- The sun
- The moon
- Features of planets
- Space exploration
- Planet orbits
- Exploration equipment
- Colonising Mars or other planets
- The ISS
- and more…
Biological Science
- Marine science
- Deep sea creatures
- Sustainability
- Habitats
- Lifecycles
- Classification
- Bugs
- Nocturnal
- Animals
- Food webs
- Cells
- Virtual dissection
- and more…
OSHC
- Marine
- Space
- Bugs
- 3D colour & create
- Dino discovery
Book Week
Designed to inspire creative thinking, imagination, teamwork and encourage reading!
Primary School Book Week themes include – Harry Potter adventure and ‘Two Wolves’ book themed challenge.
Secondary School Book Week themes include – Escape room style challenges, “Pyramid of secrets”, Arctic prison escape, and an Agatha Christie mystery.
Group Sizes
Class – Maximum 30 students per class, 1 hour lesson.
Grade – Can usually cover an entire grade in 1 day (based on 4 x back-to-back sessions with small breaks between each). All students get the same learning experience!
School – Virtual Science works with you to make a plan, providing multiple lesson topics to multiple grades over multiple days!!
What about the paperwork?
Virtual Science has done most of the paperwork for you! Risk assessment, lesson overview, curriculum links, and a teacher information guides help you prepare. Bonus pre/post-visit worksheets are also available on their website.
Testimonials
“Our students really enjoyed the experience. They loved using the VR goggles and associated tech but also could connect to classroom learning about the formation of volcanoes & earthquakes.” – Teacher, St Josephs College, Brisbane
“I also enjoyed how the presenters explained things clearly & let us try things ourselves. It wasnโt just sitting and listeningโwe got to explore & learn by doing. I hope we can have more incursions like this because it made science feel fun & important.” โ- Student from St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School, Tarragindi.
“Very happy with our cells & deep sea discovery programs with Virtual Science. The students loved the immersive experience and were engaged the whole way through. The booking process was easy & the presenters were supportive & inclusive. We will be rebooking next year!” – Mastery Schools Australia, Springfield Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the VR headsets suitable for everyone? Generally speaking, yes, headsets can be adjusted to fit both children and adults. Those with significant vision impairment (glasses are usually ok to wear under the headset) or high sensitivity to motion sickness may find it unsuitable. Virtual Science can often provide a viewing alternative to the headset if this is the case.
What is the age range? Through experience, Virtual Science has determined their minimum age suitability is from Grade 1 upwards.
Do Virtual Science service Early Learning centres? Unfortunately, no. The equipment is generally not suitable for use by children under 6. Due to size, weight, visual experiences and physical dexterity required to operate headsets.
To find out more and to book your VR science incursion today, please visit the Virtual Science website.