For schools
A wide range of educational workshops, guided tours, themed routes, nature trails, pathways for soft skills and guidance, training and refresher courses for teachers.
The educational proposals, from pre-school to upper secondary school, are grouped in the Activity Notebook of the Education Centre for Schools. That is a publication, edited by the Education Section and released on an annual basis, which brings together initiatives to be carried out in a variety of settings: museum, schools, local and digital environments.
Educational Workshops
The educational workshops, led by expert naturalists, offer the opportunity to explore not only the natural sciences, but also cross-cutting topics related to environmental education, sustainable development and climate change, providing an overview rooted in current events.
Interdisciplinary proposals encompass music, art and anthropology, among others.
The activities feature a wide range of practical and manipulative experiences, nurturing interest, curiosity and critical analysis through direct observation of artefacts, the use of models, multimedia devices and laboratory equipment.
Here are the workshops:
at the Museum
at school
at the Museum or at school
Guided tours and themed routes
Exploring the MRSN exhibition halls, under the supervision of expert naturalists, provides an in-depth insight into the topics covered in the exhibition areas, known as the Historical Museum of Zoology, the Ark and the Hall of Wonders.
The itineraries have different objectives and content, according to the grade level. They are designed around specific themes: winter adaptations, animal courtship rituals, taxidermy, survival strategies to name but a few.
Guided tours are available in English and French, on request.
Nature trails
Nature trails are field trip intended for students, designed to complement workshop experiences and provide opportunities for direct, multi-sensory engagement with nature, as they are carried out at nature sites.
Training and refresher courses for teachers
The MRSN provides training and refresher courses, seminars and forums for teachers, designed to foster interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies.
A steady collaboration with the Piedmont section of ANISN, the National Association of Natural Science Teachers, has been going on for ten years.
What is on offer for teachers is training, refresher courses and guidance. Teachers are taught how to develop conceptual frameworks to fit activities into, not least by sharing and comparing experiences with colleagues.
Information and booking
Please contact:
- +39 011 432.6307 / 6334 / 6337
during the school term; Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m; - didattica.mrsn@regione.piemonte.it
Participation in educational activities must be confirmed no later than 10 days after booking at the above-mentioned e-mail address.
Any cancellations must be communicated by calling the above-mentioned numbers at least 7 days before the scheduled activity.
Notice of cancellation must always be given by e-mail also.
If no cancellation is made within 7 days of the scheduled date of the activity, a compensatory sum of EUR 50.00 will be charged.
Teachers can propose to co-design and plan activities or courses to the Education Section.
Lunch break
The MRSN does not have proper amenities to comfortably consume a prepared meal.
However, gardens, catering facilities and cafés can be found nearby the museum.
The Education Section can provide a list of neighbouring oratories willing to offer the lunch break service. Teachers may email didattica.mrsn@regione.piemonte.it to get it.
Pathways for Soft Skills and Guidance (PCTO)
The Education Section of the MRSN is a host structure for the Pathways for Soft Skills and Guidance (PCTO) for secondary school students.
During the PCTO activities, students, with the support of tutors from both their home institution and the scientific staff of the educational services, participate in designing visit routes and workshops for museum visitors, especially schoolchildren and students.
By harmonising theoretical knowledge and practical experience, participants are given the opportunity to improve awareness of their personal aptitudes, to develop soft skills, such as interpersonal and behavioural ones, and to acquire knowledge crucial for aligning education and career with their aspirations.
Should the school have special needs, the Education Section is available to implement tailor-made projects.
About us
Since 1996, the Education Section has been responsible for the Museum's educational and training offerings, planning and implementing workshops, guided tours, nature trails and itineraries tailored to age and audience.
All activities offer opportunities for discovery, exploration, cultural, sensory and emotional stimulation. Taking part in a guided tour or an educational activity arouses curiosity, conveys knowledge and develops skills in a non-conventional way, fostering active learning processes.
Schools, civil organisations, public administrations, third sector entities, public and private institutions, citizens and families... anyone can benefit from the MRSN's educational services.
The Education Section also encourages the co-planning of thematic routes or specific activities, according to the needs and demands of the public.
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