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Chemistry

Berta the dragon

Berta the dragon loves to experiment, breathe fire and fly, but recently someone stole her lab coat. Berta can't experiment without her lab coat! 

This is a group activity where the children will explore and experiment with different powders and liquids to find out who stole Berta the Dragon's coat.  

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 / Chemistry

Duration 45 min


What happens in this teaching program?

Description of the lesson

Introduction (approx. 10 min)

  • The children are picked up by Dragon Berta and a museum educator

  • The teacher tells about the mystery

  • The children are introduced to the crime scene and put on lab coats and safety glasses

Activity (approx. 25 min)

  • The children carry out 3 experiments under guidance

  • We observe and record the results together based on observations

  • The results provide clues as to who has taken the lab coat to Berta the Dragon

Closing (approx. 10 min)

  • Gathering around the crime scene

Framework plan
  • Wonder, explore and create questions, and link this to your own or other people's experiences
  • Explore the senses through play outside and inside and talk about how the senses are used to gather information
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
Siri Hanna Svarthumle
Siri Hanna

A girl in a lab coat raises her hand. Photo.
Toddler jumbo test tube. Photo.
A child in a lab coat who prefers white powder to jumbo test tubes. Photo.
A small cabinet with a police clock showing a fantasy crime scene. 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.

Wonder question

  • What is a trial and experiment?
    • When we get an idea and we test things
  • Can we find any examples of something reacting?
    • Light a match
    • Push a bike
    • Swing a swing
    • Open a soda bottle

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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