Virtual Museum Tour: Science Through the Ages


Taking a historical approach to science, this course leads students through a journey to discover how science has changed over time. Different scientific objects will be covered in each lesson.

Created By

Rosanna K

11-14
Ancient History

5 HOURS

5 LESSONS

Virtual Museum Tour: Science Through the Ages

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Course Overview



What do you think of when you hear the word 'science?' Lab coats? Experiments? Crazy hair? What if I told you that, historically, a scientist was more likely to be a sophisticated, refined gentleman or perhaps even a famous children's author?! Oxford's History of Science Museum provides a fascinating insight into how science has changed and developed over time, and this course looks at a wide range of scientific objects that have changed the world as we know it. If you want a broader understanding of science through a virtual museum tour, this is the course for you.

Course Content



5 LESSONS

5 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Physics: Albert Einstein's Blackboard

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Medicine: Original Penicillin Culture and Specimen

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Astronomy: Spherical Astrolabe

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Technology: Lewis Carroll's Photographic Equipment

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Natural Observation: Robert Hooke's Micrographia

60 minutes

Key Skills


Museology

Numismatics

Object Analysis

Historical Investigation

Educator


Rosanna K

History, English and Religious Studies Educator

With a History degree from Oxford and a strong interest in philosophy, Rosanna is an energetic and inspiring Educator with a range of interesting courses.