Through its modern and interactive design, the exhibition can spark students’ interest in biology and medicine and help them understand scientific methods. Topics in the exhibition can serve as support for certain teaching objectives in the Swiss curriculum, Lehrplan 21.

Lehrplan 21

In lower secondary school, grade 3, Understanding the nature and importance of science and technology 

  • Learning how scientific methods (NT 1)
  • Understand body functions/assess treatments for common diseases (NT 7)
  • Analyzing and explaining the basics of genetics (NT 8)
     

In upper secondary grades 1-3

Subject: Biology

  • Formulate independent and critical arguments
  • Write scientific reports
  • Understand the process of drug development
  • Understand the history of medical progress
  • Dealing with ethical issues in science and health care
  • Understanding anatomy and physiology
  • Understanding genetic engineering
  • Understand how the immune system works
  • Understand infectious diseases

Download teacher materials for a visit focused on the topic of genetic engineering.

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School Material by Kiknet

Discover the Wonders of Medicine teaching materials developed by Kiknet. The resources complement the themes of the Novartis Pavillon and provide teachers with lesson ideas and educational materials on science, medicine and innovation.

Only available in German. 
Ausstellung - Wonders of Medicine - Novartis Pavillon