Science

Body is top

Join us on a historic journey in our health and medicine exhibition. We talk about the structure of the body and what we can do to stay healthy. Hear about the disease before and now, and learn about vaccines and treatment.

In this tour, the students engage in conversation about the senses, about the structure of the body, health and hygiene. We tell about epidemics that could affect the population in the old days and look at a mummy who died of cholera in the 1850s.

One student gets to lie inside Jernlunga while we talk about what it might be like to lie in a breathing machine. Everyone gets to test their own hand washing in the hand washing machine.

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 3rd and 4th stage

Maximum 28 students

Science / Norwegian

Duration 45 min

What happens in this teaching program?

Curriculum and competence targets

Science:

Talk about what physical and mental health is, and discuss how lifestyle and well-being affect health
Describe functions in the body's external defenses and talk about how this protects against disease
Describe how muscles and bones work, and link this to movement

Description of the lesson

The museum educator meets the group at the reception and we go together to the exhibition Life and Death in the National Medical Museum
We look at objects in the exhibition, and the pupils engage in conversation about the senses, the structure of the body, health and illness.
We talk about epidemics, and what we can do to avoid getting sick or infecting others.
At the end, everyone gets to test their own hand washing.

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 that can be used for pre- and post-work.

After the visit

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

You meet one of us!

Kjersti

Thorhild

Linnea

A girl in a lab coat raises her hand. Photo.

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.

School class with children raising their hands

Wonder question

Most people in Norway are born in the hospital. You can also be at the hospital to do examinations or receive treatment. If you want to look at the skeleton, you can take an X-ray. If the doctor wants to listen to the heart, a stethoscope is used. Can anyone in the class remember being in the hospital for examinations or surgery?
Think of 2-3 things we can do to live healthy and have good health. If you are in good health, it is easier to stay healthy. Nevertheless, it sometimes happens that we catch a cold or get an infectious disease.
When we wash our hands before eating or after going to the bathroom, it is to avoid getting sick. Can you think of other things we do to avoid infecting others, or being infected by diseases?