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.
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.