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How tall is that tree?

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/how-tall-is-that-tree/

…of the object from eye level: tan θ x distance to object = object height from eye level Think and talk about… If you could measure the height of anything,…

Talking Points cards

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/talking-points-cards/

…the body Genetics and physical appearance Brain imaging and consciousness Faces and communication Human development and personality Fears and phobias Ageing and health Object and themes The objects and themes…

Great Hall introduction

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/great-hall-introduction/

This video will help you prepare for a visit to Great Hall at the National Railway Museum, York. Great Hall How can engineering help us go faster, reach new heights…

Marvels of Medicine activity trail – KS2

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/marvels-of-medicine-activity-trail-ks2/

…a map of the galleries, objects to hunt for and imagination-tickling questions to get everyone thinking. Before the visit Print out the trail – you may want one copy for…

Catalytic converter

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/catalytic-converter-3d-object/

…of heavy car use. Learn more about this object on the Science Museum Group Collection website. Learn more about electric vehicles on the Science Museum Objects and Stories blog.  …

Acupuncture Model

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/acupuncture-model/

Scale of the object compared with a human 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall. Curriculum links KS3 PSHE: Living in the wider world KS4 History: Thematic study / Medicine through time…

Amputation Saw

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/amputation-saw/

Scale of the object compared with a human 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall. Curriculum links KS3 History: Britain 1509 – 1745 KS4 History: Thematic study / Medicine through time Science:…

Antimosquito Spray

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/antimosquito-spray/

Scale of the object compared with a human 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall. Curriculum links KS3 History: 1901 to the present day / The First World War KS4 History: Thematic…

Baby Weighing Scales

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/baby-weighing-scales/

Scale of the object compared with a human 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall. Curriculum links KS3 History: 1901 to the present day Science: Biology / Nutrition and digestion KS4 History:…

Barber-surgeon’s chair

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/barber-surgeons-chair/

Scale of the object compared with a human 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall. Curriculum links KS3 PSHE: Health and wellbeing KS4 History: Thematic Study / Medicine Through Time PSHE: Health…

Lister’s Carbolic Spray

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/listers-carbolic-spray/

Scale of the object compared with a human 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall. Curriculum links KS3 History: British history thematic study KS4 History: Thematic study / Medicine through time Science:…

Contraceptive cap

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/contraceptive-cap/

Scale of the object compared with an adult hand. Curriculum links KS3 PSHE: Health and wellbeing PSHE: Relationships PSHE: Living in the wider world Science: Biology / Reproduction KS4 History:…