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The world of insects

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Suitable for 5.-7. steps

Maximum 28 students


Science/Arts and Crafts

Duration 105 min

What happens in this teaching program?

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Curriculum and competence targets
Science (core elements and competence goals after 7th grade):
  • Get to know the insects' distinctive features.
  • Get to know the biological diversity among insects.
  • Work practically and make your own models.
  • Develop the joy of creation.
Arts and crafts (core elements and competence goals after 7th grade):
  • Develop an understanding of materials' properties, functionality and expression.
  • Communicate ideas.
  • Use different strategies for idea development and problem solving.
  • Design and create an exhibition that showcases process and product.

Description of the lesson
Introduction (approx. 10 min)
  • The class meets the tutor in reception and we go together to the teaching room.
  • The students are put into groups and given an introduction to what they will be doing.
Activity (approx. 70 min)
  • We learn about the characteristics of insects in an exploratory way.
  • We design our fantasy insect.
Closing (approx. 25 min)
  • Clears the spaces and prepares for presentation.
  • Presentation round of the fantasy insects.
Practical information

The teacher's role

We want you as an adult to be active, participating and curious. Teachers are responsible for the group throughout the visit and may be asked to help along the way. Explainer is responsible for implementing the program. 

Before the visit

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After the visit

Reflect and discuss with the students after the lesson, preferably in groups.

You meet one of us!

Resources

Below you will find various resources that can help prepare students for a museum visit.


Wonder question

  • What insects do you know?
  • What insects do you like? Which ones don't you like? Why that?
  • Why do we need insects? What utility do they have?
  • What insects do you like? Which ones don't you like? Why that?
  • Can we get rid of insects that are "troubling"? Why/why not?
  • How can we talk the insects out?
Pupils in Oslo Science Centre
Student in the teaching program strom
Girl pumping air into a balloon in a booth while classmates watch

Common questions and answers

What happens on arrival?

One of the teachers in the group approaches the reception. We will then register that you have arrived and you will be allocated a cloakroom space and possibly cabinet for locking up valuables.

Arrive at the museum no later than 10 minutes before the start of the program. Let us know if you will be delayed by phone. 22 79 60 00. If you arrive late, the learning offer may be shortened or cancelled.

Is this teaching offer free?

Our teaching programs are free, but you have to pay for the entrance ticket to the museum. You can only book one arrangement per visit.

Egne priser gjelder for lærere, elever og skoleklasser.

What payment methods do you have?

Kindergartens and schools can pay by cash/card on arrival or receive an invoice. For invoices, you must include the requisition or resource number and invoice address.

Do we have access to the entire museum?

Yes! Access to the museum's exhibitions is included in the ticket for school visits. You are most welcome to explore the exhibitions both before and after the lessons.

Where can we have a lunch break?

You can eat the packed lunch in different places; in the cafe, at the reception and outside the museum entrance. It is not allowed to eat or drink in the exhibitions.  

What rules apply to school visits?

At The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology the same rules apply as at school/kindergarten. We will

  • be role models for each other
  • be kind to each other and the exhibits
  • use consensus
  • don't run.

ATTENTION: Everything behind barriers must not be touched.

Then we all have fun and contribute to a good learning experience. If you decide that your group can visit the museum shop, the teacher must be present as long as some of the children are there.


Norway's National Museum of Technology, Industry, Science and Medicine. Here you will find exciting exhibitions and activities a short distance from central Oslo.

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