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About the Session
This set of activities uses objects from the Whipple Museum to explore:
How people throughout history have created methods and machines to make calculations easier
How we use measurements of different kinds to make sense of ourselves and the world
The history of maths and mathematical thinking
Duration: Can be booked as:
A 90-minute session in the museum- please note that our maximum group size is 45 due to the small size of the museum. You can find an example timetable for a museum session here and our group leader notes for taught sessions here.
or
A 30-to 60-minute outreach session (schools within an hour's drive of the museum only) with ideas for activities to complete in class
Available: Tuesday afternoons, Wednesdays and Thursdays (museum sessions 10-11.30 or 1-2.30, outreach negotiable), subject to availability
How to Book
Use the "taught session" option on our booking system at calendly.com/whipplelearning to book this session.
Whipple Museum School Sessions
