Science

Astro amphitheater

Get to know our own solar system and learn about seasons, moon phases, night and day. We use demonstrations and computer simulations in the astro amphitheater to look at how our solar system originated.

Pupils are encouraged to ask questions and participate in the discussion about stars and planets.

NB! Show up no later than 10 minutes before the lesson. Failure to attend without cancellation 7 days in advance will result in a NOK 500 fee.

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Suitable for 5.-7. steps

Maximum 28 students

Science

Duration 45 min

What happens in this teaching program?

Curriculum and competence targets

Science (after 7th grade)

Describe and visualize how the day, moon phases and seasons occur, and talk about how this affects life on earth.
Explain the Earth's prerequisites for life and compare with other celestial bodies in the universe

Description of the lesson

Introduction (approx. 10 min)

The students are collected from the reception and we go down to the Astroamphiet together

Activity (approx. 30 min)

Introduction to how the solar system is built and the planets revolve around the sun.
Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and help with demonstrations of moon phases.

Closing (approx. 5 min)

We round off with questions and tips on how to observe objects in the sky.

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

Our teaching plans do not require preparatory work, but it is always useful to prepare students for a museum visit. Feel free to show pictures or video from the museum, tell us about what will happen, and see our digital resources.

After the visit

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

You meet one of us!

Caspar

Jan Alfred

Hana

Ane

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.

Separate prices apply to teachers, pupils and school classes.

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.

Resources

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

Wonder question

Here are some questions of wonder that can be used to prepare and engage students before they learn more about the topic at the museum:

How can you tell the time if you don't have a watch?
We are going on a space journey to find a new planet to live on. What must the planet have for us to live there?
Could you imagine living on Mars?

App

Stellarium for mobile/PC

Download the free Stellarium app. Ask students to go outside one evening when it's dark and not overcast, somewhere away from street lights and other light pollution, and look at the stars with the app. The students can, for example, choose an object each to tell the class about the next day.