Dynamic Earth Workshop
Immersive Theatres
After viewing a stunning 360° film exploring the inner workings of the global climate with rich visualisations based on satellite data and supercomputer simulations; we engage in group discussion to gain a deeper understanding of the climate emergency. We also measure COâ‚‚ levels inside the dome, and compare them to what are considered normal levels today, and in the recent past.
Current special offers for school groups
Bristol Area Bonus!
Schools in the Bristol area receive a dynamic 15% discount on their first booking!
valid until: December 2026
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: West Midlands, London South West, London West, London North West, London North, South East, South West, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Group discussion is preceded by a stunning 360° film exploring the inner workings of the global climate, where we follow the path of energy from the Sun into the global systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, the oceans and the biosphere. We also measure COâ‚‚ levels inside the dome and compare them to global levels today.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Environmental Geography Workshop
Extreme Weather Global warming Climate change
An engaging 360° film is followed by a group discussion addressing questions such as why are we concerned about COâ‚‚ levels today if natural processes have always produced significant amounts of COâ‚‚? Also, the Earth has experienced colder - and hotter - epochs in the past; so are increasing global temperatures not simply due to natural cycles? We end off by measuring COâ‚‚ levels inside the dome, and compare them to what are considered normal levels today, as well as in the recent past. Students and teachers will be left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning about the climate emergency.
What size groups do we cater for?
Our largest dome can accommodate up to 70 primary school students (+ 4 adults); or up to 45 secondary school students (+ 4 adults). You have the choice of booking a 4m, 5m, 6m or 7m digital dome, for either half a day, full day or split across lunch; and we will happily squeeze in as many performances as you wish in the time allocated. We also cover a variety of other subjects, including astronomy, space, history (WWI & WWII), geography, dinosaurs and evolution (see our other adverts on this site).
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes we do. Not only are our domes easy to enter / exit through a standard doorway, but they are also wheelchair accessible.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The immersive nature of this show and its accompanying music is a rich sensory experience in itself. The presenter-led component is flexible and adaptable to all educational needs.
Anything else?
⦿ We are proud to have more genuine, up-to-the-minute teacher feedback than any other digital dome operator in the UK - both online and on our website (see link under the final header at the bottom).
⦿ If the dome remains up over lunch, your booking includes a free Staff Relaxation Session of 360° music and art.
⦿ If the dome remains up over lunch, your booking includes a free Staff Relaxation Session of 360° music and art.
Who are Immersive Theatres?
Owner and lead presenter Mario Di Maggio has over three decades experience with digital domes and planetariums, both fixed and mobile. He launched and managed the UK`s first purpose-built digital dome (Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham, 2005-2013); as well as the Glasgow Planetarium, then the UK`s most expensive planetarium (2001-2004). Mario has worked as a consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records Macao Planetarium (China, 2004-2008) and the Peter Harrison Planetarium (London, 2005).
Our Reviews from Schools..
★★★★★
"WOW! What an engaging way to learn about such an important, but complex topic. Our children loved it and were so enthusiastic"
Culvers House Primary, Sutton, London May 2024
★★★★★
Thoroughly enjoyable for everyone. I have taken the children to the London Planetarium and Greenwich too, but this was a very personal experience for the children.
St Mary's and All Saints Primary, Beaconsfield, Jan 2023
★★★★★
The children loved their experience in the Planetarium for British Science Week 2022.
St Michael Catholic Primary, Ashford, Mar 2022
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