Social Studies

High point

The Norwegian Museum Of Science And Technology is the national museum for technology, industry, natural science and medicine and an eldorado for students of all ages. The tour guide selects samples from several of the museum's exhibitions with themes and objects adapted to the students.

In Høydepunkter, the students join a tour of the museum where we highlight unique objects and tell exciting stories about how they were used. We prepare good stories and dialogue with the students.

The tour gives an insight into over 100 years of technological development and is adapted to the pupils' age and interest. For VGS, we are happy to take the students to see scientific instruments, history of medicine, industry or ICT history. normally go through 2-3 floors of exhibitions.

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 VGS

Max 32 students


History, cultural history

Duration 45 min


What happens in this teaching program?

Curriculum and competence targets

Core elements

  • History awareness
  • Exploratory history and source critical awareness
  • Historical empathy, connections and perspectives
  • People and society in the past, present and future

Description of the lesson

The supervisor meets the class at reception.

We go to different exhibitions together and explore objects through dialogue and stories.

    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 Lind
    Kjersti
    Torhild Skåtun
    Thorhild
    Caspar Barth
    Caspar
    Joachim Solum
    Joachim
    André Granum
    Others
    Andreas Hammer
    Andreas

    Two young boys looking at a robot in an exhibition
    Model train running over a bridge
    Gramophones on display
    Girl looking at motorcycle in an exhibition
    Old locomotive in an exhibition

    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.

    A boy looking into a screen

    Wonder question

    • How do you think technology will affect the labor market in the future, and which professions do you think will disappear or arise as a result?
    • What ethical challenges and dilemmas do you see related to the use of technology in society, and how can we handle these in a responsible way?
    • In what ways can technology be used to solve environmental challenges, and what can we as individuals and society do to promote sustainable technology development?

    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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