This is one of the worlds that the Happy Hour Group encountered. It is basically one big interactive space museum. It even has a tram tour. There is a lot of historical information here along with quizzes and games to test the knowledge of the visitor.

I found this use of virtual reality to be very interesting. At George Mason University, professor Chris Dede has helped create a collection of three virtual worlds that allow students to see the interaction of molecules, gravity and electrostatic fields from an up-close perspective. Students are able to become the ball that gets thrown and see what happens to it when it collides with another object. Students can also become a hydrogen or oxygen molecule and see what happens as they combine to create a drop of water.

At a young age, children believe the earth is flat. The simulation allows students to discover the shape of the earth and its implications. For instance, students can see how movement and the relativity of up and down works on the earths surface.

In Orlando, Florida a school district has created virtual field trips that allow students to travel to a variety of different areas without leaving the classroom. The field trips are a combination of real video, animations, interactive games and people. These simulations are geared for a younger audience.