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Sexuality

In this teaching program, we examine how society has changed the way we talk about, and perceive, sexuality.

Hygiene, reproductive science, sex education and sexuality education are all names for a topic that has had very different content, but deals with the same important aspect of human life. Students will work on tasks, games and activities that put today's sexuality education into perspective.

NB! Please arrive no later than 10 minutes before class. Failure to attend without cancellation 7 days in advance will result in a fee of 500 NOK.


Suitable for ages 8-10. steps

Max 32 students


Science / Medicine

Duration 75 min

What happens in this teaching program?

Curriculum and competence targets
Public health and life skills:
  • Develop competence about the body, identity and sexuality, boundaries, relationships and mental health.
Science:
  • Discuss issues related to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, boundary setting and respect, as well as contraception and sexually transmitted diseases.

Description of the lesson
Introduction
  • We meet the museum educators and go together to the medicine exhibition
  • The class is divided into two
  • Students receive a brief introduction to the teaching program
Activity
  • One group does an activity in a classroom
  • The second group gets a tour of the medicine exhibition
  • The groups switch halfway through
Termination
  • Shared quiz and summary in the classroom
    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

    It is important to prepare the students before the visit. We will be talking about sexuality, and the students will be invited to participate without sharing personal experiences. Feel free to review what makes for a good conversation in advance. The class will be divided into two groups, and it is an advantage if this is clarified before the visit.

    After the visit

    Reflect and discuss with the students after the lesson, preferably in groups.

    You meet one of us!

    Thea G
    Thea
    Anna Grutle Aaseboe
    Anna
    Astrid Haugland
    Astrid
    Kjersti Lind
    Kjersti
    Linnea Christiansen
    Linnea
    Caspar Barth
    Caspar
    Terje Alming
    Terry
    Joachim Solum
    Joachim
    Linda Fladmoe
    Linda
    Torhild Skåtun
    Thorhild
    Anja Kleppan
    Anja

    Resources

    Below you will find various resources that can help prepare students for a museum visit.


    Wonder question

    • What insects do you know?
    • What insects do you like? Which ones don't you like? Why that?
    • Why do we need insects? What utility do they have?
    • What insects do you like? Which ones don't you like? Why that?
    • Can we get rid of insects that are "troubling"? Why/why not?
    • How can we talk the insects out?
    Pupils in Oslo Science Centre
    Student in the teaching program strom
    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, students 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.


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