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Explore power

Electricity is everywhere around us. Through wonder and conversation, the children will be introduced to electricity, learn where it comes from and create their own luminous figure from modeling dough, LED lights and batteries.

This is a controlled activity where the children learn simple concepts such as electricity, battery, LED light, on/off button and circuit together with one of our educators. After the gathering time, the children will make a circuit with modeling dough, LED lights and batteries, which they will finally decorate into a fun figure. 

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 5–6 years

Max 15 students


Science / Physics

Duration 45 min



What happens in this teaching program?

Description of the lesson

Introduction (approx. 15 min)

  • The children meet the tour guide at the pillar they are assigned to at reception. 

  • We go to the Children's Room. 

  • We talk about what electricity is, what it does and where it comes from. We do a little experiment and see what can conduct electricity. 

Activity (approx. 30 min)

  • Under guidance, the children will make a circuit using  modeling clay, LED lights and batteries

  • When the circle  is finished , the children can decorate it into a funny figure

Closing (approx. 5 min)

  • We finish the learning activity by packing the circuit in a bag. The children can  take  their  home (without battery pack).

Framework plan
  • Experience, explore and experiment with natural phenomena and physical laws
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!

Linnea Christiansen
Linnea
Kjersti Lind
Kjersti
Caspar Barth
Caspar

School class that participates in teaching

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.

Museum educator with a group of toddlers

Wonder question

  • What is electricity?  What is electricity ?
  • Can you think of any things you use every day that use electricity?
  • Electricity must be created before we can use it. Where does the electricity/power come from?

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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