Social Studies

Sustainable superhero

Become a sustainable superhero for a better future! Use your skills in geography and language to solve tasks related to climate challenges and the UN's sustainability goals.

"Sustainable superhero" is an activity that introduces children to sustainable development. Through conversation, we will talk about what we already do, and what we can do to help with sustainable development. The children will work in groups of 4 or 5 and carry out activities related to different UN goals.

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 2nd stage

Maximum 28 students

Natural sciences / Social studies

Duration 45 min

What happens in this teaching program?

Curriculum and competence targets

Science (competency objectives):

Conversation about how we can make environmentally conscious choices and implement local environmental measures

Social studies (competency goals):

Conversation about how various sources, including maps, can provide information on social science issues
Explore and give examples of how people affect the climate and the environment, and document
how the effects appear in the local environment

Description of the lesson

Introduction (approx. 15 min)

The class meets the tutor in reception and we go together to the teaching room
We discuss what it means to be a superhero and sustainable
We watch a short video about sustainable development.
The students are divided into groups and given equipment for the first task.

Activity (approx. 25 min)

The first task is about food and how far it has traveled to Norway. The children place the food from different places on the world map.
When the students have completed the first task, everyone gathers together to discuss the findings before the next task.
The next task is about endangered animals and languages. Here, the children work again in the groups they are divided into, to complete the task. They use collaboration, coding without technology and reading to complete the task.

Closing (approx. 5 min)

We summarize the lesson together
If there is time left, the educator will show one of our favorite objects in the museum.

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!

Shahzia

Siri-Hanna

Kjersti

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.

Museum educator with a group of toddlers

Wonder question

Almost everything we make on earth comes from nature, clothes, toys and food. The more we extract from nature, the more we use up our planet.

How can we make our things last longer?
Children have lots of energy and move a lot all the time. Are children a renewable energy source?
Is it environmentally friendly to grow your own food? Why?
Are humans more important to the earth than animals? Why?