Students in fourth through 12th grades will be able to tour New York City’s greatest landmarks beginning Jan. 10.
The virtual tour is sponsored by Discovery Education and Edge at Hudson Yards through the Reach for the Sky Virtual Reality program. The experience is free to students and teachers.
“At Edge at Hudson Yards, we’re all about connecting people to exciting new experiences,” said Haley Ward, Vice President of Sales at Hudson Yards Experiences. “With this new virtual reality experience, we’ve found an innovative new way for students to not only explore New York City’s skyline but see how STEM powers innovation through some of the most cutting-edge technology available.”
The experience is available on web browsers or VR headsets and allows students to control their own journeys and interact with learning hotspots, visit a weather observation station and take a drone flight through the city.
Teachers have access to materials and activities to further engage students.
“This new virtual reality experience with Edge at Hudson Yards takes learning to new heights,” said Amy Nakamoto, General Manager of Social Impact at Discovery Education. “We know educators will love incorporating this innovative resource into lesson plans and that students will thrive in such an engaging learning opportunity.”
