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Full of energy

What is energy and where does it come from? Join the energy exhibition and explore various energy sources. Do you make the light bulb light using solar energy? How far can you blow the paper boat?

"Full of energy" is an active teaching program that introduces students to what energy is and how different types of energy work through conversation and station teaching. Students will work in groups of 4-5 students and carry out different activities together with the teacher and museum educator.

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.

 


Suitable for ages 1–4. steps

Maximum 28 students


Science

Duration 45 min



What happens in this teaching program?

Curriculum and competence targets
Science (2nd stage):
  • Wonder, explore and create questions, and associate this with your own or others' experiences.
  • Present findings and describe how the student has arrived at them.
Science (4th stage):
  • Wonder, ask questions and create hypotheses and explore these to find answers.
  • Talk about what energy is and explore different energy chains.

Description of the lesson
Introduction (approx. 15 min)
  • The class meets the educator at the reception and we go together for the energy exhibition.
  • We talk about what energy is and where energy comes from.
  • Students are divided into groups and go to their stations.
Activity (approx. 25 min)
  • The class is split in two; Half the class is with the teacher of the turbine corner, while the rest of the class is divided into smaller groups in Forest Of Pillars . The stations in Forest Of Pillars contain activities on solar energy, wind energy and batteries.
  • In the turbine corner, the students test out different self -activities together with the teacher and receive a drawing assignment.
Closing (approx. 5 min)
  • We gather and summarize the hour together.
Practical information

The teacher's role

We want you as an adult to be active, participating and curious. The teachers are responsible for the group throughout the visit. A teacher will be asked to take half the class to the turbine corner and carry out smaller activities with the students there. Explainer are 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!

Linnea Christiansen
Linnea

Pupils in the Instrument exhibition
Pupils and museum pedagogue in the instrument exhibition
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.

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.


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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