Learning Resources
A demonstration of the Armillary sphere
The following resources are available online or as downloadable documents.
Some of the following resources require Adobe Acrobat Reader or a similar pdf reader.
Gallery Discovery Sheets
These are worksheets that give an introduction to the highlights of each of the three main galleries in the Museum. They are suitable mainly for KS3 (11-14 age range) and may be used to support an independent visit.
Entrance Gallery [pdf]
Basement Gallery [pdf]
Top Gallery [pdf]
Science and Islam
Science and Islam is a learning resource which includes an online exhibition of objects from the Museum’s collection that relate to science and Islam, and teaching resources for lessons in Science, Mathematics, and Art.
Science and Islam resources for teaching and learning
The World through a Microscope
This is a resource consisting of worksheets covering the history of microscopy. They are suitable mainly for KS3 (11-14 age range) and may be used to support visits to the museum where original instruments and texts may be viewed and handled, or may be adapted for independent use in the classroom.
The World through a Microscope [pdf]
Art Resources
See the new Art Resources page.
