Location: Museum of Making

Duration: 3 x 40 minute intervals throughout the course of a full day.

Booking and Prices: Full-day session at a flat rate of £150 + VAT. This session allows a maximum of 15 students.

Key Stage: Special Educational Needs (SEND) Key Stage 3 

TO BOOK: Fill Out Our Booking Form or email us at learn@derbymuseums.org.

Inspired by objects from our Museum of Making collection, learners first explore the evolution of computer technology – from the first electronic programmable computer in 1945 to the technology of today, before taking on their own computer programming challenge, using Micro:bit technology.

Knowledge and understanding is built around the speed and scale with which technology has changed over time since the development of computing, and computing related language is developed (e.g. coding, variable, loops and strings). Appreciation is fostered for the importance of computer programming and related technology in our day-to-day lives, as well as for the importance of museums in sharing stories such as this and caring for objects. Key STEAM skills including critical thinking, creativity and digital making are also developed, as learners listen, observe, test, problem-solve and demonstrate resilience, to tackle a computer programming challenge using Micro:bits.

For more information about The Institute of STEAM at Derby Museums.

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National Curriculum Links Include:

• Computing
• Design and Technology
• History
• Science