Science engagement reflection tool: Extending the experience
…‘Museum links’ provide ideas of objects, such as Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, and areas of the museum to visit to see real world applications of the science principles explored in…
Examples of a science capital approach in action
…realised that we were missing a great opportunity to make this more inclusive and to demonstrate the diversity of people who work on and are affected by these technologies. So,…
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…
Ishiguro’s storm model
Scale of the object compared with a human 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall. Curriculum links KS3 (age 11-14) Maths: Algebra / Statistics and probability Science: Earth and atmosphere / Waves…
Catalytic converter
…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. …
Developing our See, Link, Wonder question tool
…many educators feel unconfident in terms of supporting their student’s exploration of objects in the museum. Many students also struggle to engage with objects – seeing them as not relevant…
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
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
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
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
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
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:…