Virtual Space Station Tour

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Our Universe
• Learning area: Technology
• Level: Levels 2-3

Objectives

• Experience virtual or augmented reality content about space
• Navigate a virtual environment
• Describe observations from the virtual experience

Materials

• Tablets or devices with AR/VR apps
• AR space apps (NASA's Spacecraft AR or similar)
• Virtual tour of ISS (age-appropriate video)
• Observation recording sheets

Instructions

Experience space exploration through virtual and augmented reality, visiting the International Space Station or viewing 3D spacecraft.

Educator tip

Check that all apps work before the lesson. Some students may be overwhelmed by VR, offer alternatives like viewing on a regular screen.

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's ability to engage with virtual content and describe their observations.

More from Our Universe

• Space Research Presentation
• Twinkling Star Sensory Bottle
• Moon Glow Playdough
• Starry Night Light Box
• Rocket Ship Tunnel Crawl
• Sun and Moon Circle Time Songs
• Galaxy Finger Painting
• Our Space Story Adventure