COSI Columbus | COSI On Wheels

Outreach Programs | For Grades K- 6

Dynamic science topics are introduced to the entire school with a high-energy, interactive assembly presentation, adapted for the grade levels of the participants.

The assembly is followed by exciting hands-on activities which enhance problem-solving and science inquiry skills and encourage teamwork, in this day-long science experience.

Price: $930 for Ohio Schools; Out-of-State Schools call 614.228.2674 for price quote.
There is a 500 student capacity per day. Schools may choose to pay for multiple days.

Available COSI On Wheels Outreach Programs
Agriculture Adventures		It's Simply Chemistry
Current Conditions Weather Program SOLD OUT for 2008-2009 school year		Launch Into Space
Investigating Energy		Super Structures (Retiring June 2008)
		What's Wild?

"The COSI Experience was perfectly timed and very beneficial in complementing our current curriculum." ~ Second Grade Teacher, Normandy Elementary

"I felt my students walked away with a great experience and learned facts that they will never forget because of the way they were presented." ~ 4th Grade Teacher

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Agriculture Adventures
COSI’s “Agriculture Adventures” introduces students to life on the farm. Explore how food is produced from the farm to the table. Chef Provolone and Caesar, the talking chicken, explore how farmers must stay on the leading edge of technology by hosting the entertaining “Lunch Room Live” program that tracks the journey of cheese pizza from soil to the dinner table. Students grind wheat, milk a “cow,” and learn which products come from the Ohio agriculture industry. Everyone will learn something this innovative program.

Pre-visit Activities (202K PDF)		Volunteer Letter (61K PDF)	Presenting Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau
Post-visit Activities (215K PDF)		Press Release Template (25K DOC)

Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
	Earth & Space Sciences 3-5B, 3-5C	Science & Technology K-2B, 3-5A
	Life Sciences K-2A, K-2C, 3-5B, 3-5C	Scientific Inquiry K-2B, K-2C
	Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5C	Scientific Ways of Knowing K-2C, 3-5D

Current Conditions Weather Program - SOLD OUT
Introducing a brand-new program for the 2008-2009 school year! Bring the amazing world of weather into your school with COSI's new Current Conditions program. With the help of COSI's "meteorologist," you'll explore how weather affects life on Earth everyday, and learn about technology used by today's top forecasters.

Pre-visit Activities (TBA)		Volunteer Letter (TBA)	Presenting Sponsor OPEN
Post-visit Activities (TBA)		Press Release Template (TBA)

Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
	Coming Soon!

Investigating Energy
Every day, humans face many kinds of challenging energy choices. When “Investigating Energy” visits schools, students explore energy through many hands-on activities dealing with real-life issues and choices. With the help of Dr. Kilowatt, students learn about creating energy with both renewable and non-renewable resources. Students will test the power of wind and learn about energy conservation, as well as work to complete a circuit. Students also get to participate in demonstrations and see how saving energy can save the planet.

Pre-visit Activities (164K PDF)		Volunteer Letter (56K PDF)	Presenting Sponsor American Electric Power
Post-visit Activities (717K PDF)		Press Release Template (24K DOC)

Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
	Earth & Space Sciences K-2D, 3-5C	Science & Technology K-2A, K-2B, 3-5A
	Life Sciences 3-5D	Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5C
	Physical Sciences K-2C, 3-5C, 3-5D, 3-5E, 3-5F

It's Simply Chemistry
Chemistry is a part of our daily lives. When “It’s Simply Chemistry” visits a school, students turn into budding chemists. The students explore chemistry through simple experiments designed to introduce the basics of chemistry. The students join the chemistry detective to help solve the mystery of who stole the super-slime ingredients. Students will create endothermic and exothermic reactions, make a container of super-slime to take home, learn to identify unknown substances using chemistry, and many other activities that just may spark a scientific career.

Pre-visit Activities (98K PDF)		Volunteer Letter (63K PDF)	Presenting Sponsor Ashland Inc
Post-visit Activities (306K PDF)		Press Release Template (25K DOC)

Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
	Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5D	Scientific Ways of Knowing 3-5B
	Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B

Launch Into Space
The students of today are the astronauts of tomorrow. “Launch Into Space” will help students explore outer space and space travel right in their own school. Students will learn what it takes to travel in space and the science behind working in different kinds of unique environments. Take a round trip voyage to space and explore rocket launches, life in space, and the trip back to earth. The students will engage in first hand science experiments including launching cork rockets, exploring space food, discovering the make-up of stars, and many more activities!

Pre-visit Activities (117K PDF)		Volunteer Letter (62K PDF)	Presenting Sponsor OPEN
Post-visit Activities (549K PDF)		Press Release Template (24K DOC)

Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
	Life Sciences 3-5C	Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5B, 3-5C
	Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5C	Scientific Ways of Knowing K-2A

Super Structures - Retiring in June 2008
“Super Structures” will help develop the imaginations of the next generation’s architects by showing students the importance of scientific principles in constructing buildings. It takes more than some bricks and mortar to build a skyscraper. Science plays a critical role in developing the amazing structures of tomorrow. Samplings of the activities the students can enjoy include building structures that can withstand earthquakes, exploring the center of mass of objects, and creating a catenary arch. Many of the activities allow students to work together to solve problems.

Pre-visit Activities (96K PDF)		Volunteer Letter (63K PDF)	Presenting Sponsor JP Morgan Chase
Post-visit Activities (1,341K PDF)		Press Release Template (26K DOC)

Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
	Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5C	Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B
	Science & Technology K-2A, K-2B, 3-5B

What's Wild?
Learn about wildlife diversity with “What’s Wild?”. Humans aren’t the only living creatures that call Ohio home. Thousands of species of plants, insects, birds, fish, and animals also live here in the Midwestern United States. Discover animal habitats and how wildlife biologists use technology to study and manage animal populations. Students find and identify birds using binoculars, catch and measure “fish”, and discover clues to identifying animals from what they leave behind. They will continue their learning through many other hands-on stations throughout the day!

Pre-visit Activities (114K PDF)		Volunteer Letter (70K PDF)	Presenting Sponsor Ohio Division of Wildlife
Post-visit Activities (671K PDF)		Press Release Template (25K DOC)

Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
	Earth & Space Sciences K-2B, 3-5C	Science & Technology 3-5A
	Life Sciences K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5C	Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5C
	Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5B	Scientific Ways of Knowing K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5B, 3-5C

Contact COSI On Wheels or Ask a Question:
COSI On Wheels 614.228.2674 x 1703 cosionwheels@mail.cosi.org Submit COSI On Wheels Reservation Online

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