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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 8.-10. stage, we are happy to take the students to see scientific instruments, the 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 ages 8-10. steps

Maximum 28 students


Social studies, cultural history

Duration 45 min


What happens in this teaching program?

Curriculum and competence targets

Social studies (competency goals):

  • Explore cultural monuments and how people lived in the time the cultural monuments are from, and compare with how we live today

Core elements

  • Socially critical thinking and connection
  • Identity development and community
  • Wonder and exploration

      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

        Students in a medical iron lung
        A balloon basket on display with an SAS aircraft in the background
        Two girls seen from behind looking at a spinning water wheel
        A model train running over a bridge

        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.

        Girl looking at a green motorcycle at an exhibition

        Wonder question

        • What kind of technology do you think we have today that we didn't have 100 years ago?

        • And what kind of technology do you think people had 100 years ago that they don't have today?

        • Do you have examples of technology that positively affects us humans today? And examples of technology that affects us negatively?


        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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