Climate Change VR Workshop
PrimeVR
Our workshops are a great way of bringing the curriculum to life without the hassle of organising a school trip! During the Climate Change workshop, your children will learn all about:
- The impacts of global warming on Antarctica and the Arctic
- The future impact of rising sea levels for cities across the world
- How increasing temperatures are destroying the Great Barrier Reef
- The increasing population and what impact this has on our planet
- How deforestation is accelerating climate change
This workshop is a great idea for everyone in KS2 and is a fantastic way of creating awareness and running a whole school project.
British Science Week 2026
Our Climate Change VR workshop fits perfectly with the 2026 British Science Week theme, “Curiosity – what is your question?”. Pupils step into threatened environments such as melting ice caps, coral reefs, rainforests and savannahs, where they see first-hand how climate change is affecting animals, plants and entire ecosystems. Immersed in these habitats, they are encouraged to ask big scientific questions: Why are polar bears struggling to survive? How does coral bleaching impact other marine life? What happens to food chains if habitats are destroyed?
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What activities are available during this school workshop?
We cover the following topics using VR:
Ancient Maya, The Romans, The Vikings, The Egyptians, The Greeks, The Stone Age, World Wars, Polar Regions, North America, South America, China, Wonders of the World, Around the World, Mount Everest, Africa, Animals, Ocean Explorers, The Rainforest, Volcanoes, Biomes, Space and Climate Change.
Ancient Maya, The Romans, The Vikings, The Egyptians, The Greeks, The Stone Age, World Wars, Polar Regions, North America, South America, China, Wonders of the World, Around the World, Mount Everest, Africa, Animals, Ocean Explorers, The Rainforest, Volcanoes, Biomes, Space and Climate Change.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Environmental Geography
Plastic pollution Sustainable living Global warming Renewable Energy Climate change Pollution Conservation Rainforest Materials and recycling
PrimeVR can bring your topic to life by showing the devastating impacts of climate change on the planet. Using virtual reality headsets, we'll take your class to Antarctica where they will learn about the impact of melting ice caps on the rest of the world, Borneo Rainforest where they'll see the aftermath of deforestation and finally to the Great Barrier Reef where we'll talk to them about coral bleaching.
Sustainability
Materials and recycling Plastic pollution Rainforest Sustainable living Global warming Renewable Energy Climate change Conservation Pollution
With our Climate Change workshop, we can transport your pupils around the world from the comfort of your classroom so that they can learn about the devastating impacts of climate change for themselves. We'll take your class to visit different habitats, such as Antarctica, Borneo Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, where your pupils will be able to compare the impacts of climate change on different ecosystems.
Biology
Underwater Animals and Habitats Habitats Ecology and environment Living things and habitats Animals including humans Plants
Our Climate Change VR workshop helps pupils explore one of the biggest challenges facing our planet, while making clear links to Biology in the science curriculum. Pupils are immersed in a range of environments – from melting polar regions and coral reefs under threat, to rainforests facing deforestation – and discover how climate change is affecting living things. They will see first-hand how rising temperatures, changing weather patterns and human activity are impacting plants, animals and ecosystems around the world.
What size groups do we cater for?
We can deliver up to six workshops throughout the school day with a maximum of 32 pupils in each workshop.
We bring in 16 headsets and pupils will share one between two during workshops.
We recommend workshops lasting approximately 30-45 minutes.
We bring in 16 headsets and pupils will share one between two during workshops.
We recommend workshops lasting approximately 30-45 minutes.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
We have extensive experience delivering workshops in a wide range of SEN settings, working with students from KS2 through to KS4. The feedback we have received from schools about our VR workshops has been overwhelmingly positive. We offer a range of workshops that can be adapted to suit the individual needs of your students.
Before confirming a booking, we arrange a call with the school to discuss your students’ needs in detail. This allows us to explain how the day will run, what you can expect from the sessions, and to agree on any additional measures or adjustments that may be needed to ensure all students feel comfortable and supported.
To make our visits viable, we encourage whole-school participation (KS2 and above). Our workshops are highly engaging and immersive, so we recommend a maximum session length of 30 minutes per class to help prevent fatigue or sensory overload.
Our VR headsets are accessible for students who use wheelchairs. Depending on individual preference, the headset strap can be worn over the head or the device can simply be held up to the eyes like a pair of binoculars. If any students find the headset overwhelming, we also provide tablets as an alternative (usually up to four per visit). This ensures that all students can still take part and engage with the content in a way that feels comfortable for them.
As our workshops are predominantly visual, students with hearing impairments are still able to benefit from the experience.
For safety reasons, we recommend that students who are prone to seizures or who have epilepsy consult with a medical professional before using a VR headset. We also require parental or guardian consent for all students who will be using our VR equipment.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss how we can support your school or if you have any questions about our SEN-friendly approach.
Who are PrimeVR?
PrimeVR is the UK’s leading Virtual Reality workshop provider and works with schools nationwide to help bring the curriculum to life.
How does a PrimeVR day work?
- Topic based VR workshops for all of KS2
- Each workshop lasts 30-45 minutes
- Delivered by qualified teachers and passionate educators
- Over 20 different KS2 workshops to choose from
- Free world map posters
If you are new to VR and you’re unsure about how it works in the classroom, check out our 5* reviews from teachers on Google, Trustpilot and Facebook.
Our Reviews from Schools..
★★★★★
Brilliant workshops for the whole of our KS2. The workshops were brilliantly delivered. The children were engaged, and super excited – A brilliant way to end a topic or as a platform to start one. Would absolutely recommend.
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