Packet of cigarettes
Scale of the object compared with an adult hand. Curriculum links KS3 PSHE: Health and wellbeing Science: Biology / Structure and function of living organisms KS4 History: Thematic study /…
Jenner’s medicine chest
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 Science: Biology…
Statue to drive away evil spirits
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 Religious Studies:…
Leech jar
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: Living…
Artificial arm
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…
Radiotherapy mask
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…
Pinball machine
The simple pinball machine in this activity is made from a cardboard box, with ice lolly sticks as the flippers. It provides a great opportunity to explore the science of…
Marvels of Medicine activity trail – KS3-4
…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…
Maths Activity Trail
…locate all the objects. To begin, download the Maths KS3-4 activity trail. It includes a map of Mathematics: The Winton Gallery, objects to hunt for and prompts to get everyone…
Railway Museum object hunt: Energy and Environment
Find something that could be recycled into something new; something that could give off heat… Follow your curiosity and work together while discovering objects in the galleries of the National…
Image bank: maths and computing
It’s because of mathematicians that we have computers today. The objects in this image bank showcase the tools, people and challenges behind the development of computers. Computing is one of…
Image bank: maths and railways
…objects that couldn’t otherwise be seen. Think and talk about… The last object is a 1:20 scale concept model of the InterCity 250 Class 93 locomotive (1990), measuring 1,514mm x…