For Educators

Energy Investigators

Students will have the opportunity to create their own energy bugs and then investigate different energy sources with the COSI Inventor to make those bugs dance, jump, and jiggle!

Each program includes hands-on materials for 30 students that will be used during the 45 minute show and materials for many additional hours of in class activities.

Academic Standards

  • Earth and Space Sciences, 
Grade 1 – Sun, Energy, and Weather
  • Physical Science
, Kindergarten – Properties of Everyday Objects and Materials
  • Physical Science
, Grade 1 – Motion and Materials
  • Physical Science
, Grade 2 – Changes in Motion
  • Pricing

    $220 per connection (this includes one kit of student materials).
    Kits include materials for 30 students (additional kits may be purchased for $65 each - details below).

    $200 per connection with quantity discount.
    You must sign up for 10 or more Video Visits in a school year to qualify for quantity discount.

    $190 per connection for TWICE members.
    Your TWICE password must be on the reservation in order to receive discount.

    Included Kit

    Energy Investigators is a single point connection between COSI and one participating school. All Energy Investigators programs are scheduled on-demand (when the school would like them). COSI can accept ISDN or IP connections.

    For good video quality, COSI strongly recommends a connection speed of 384kbps or higher.

    Each Kit Contains:

    • Teacher’s guide CD with activities
    • Copy of Clean and Green Energy
    • DC motors
    • AAA batteries and holders
    • Art materials to create bugs
    • UV beads
    • Alligator wires
    • Light bulbs and socket
    • Wood paddle boat

    Reservations & Dates

    Specifications

    • Run Time: 45 Minutes
    • Connection: 384kbps or higher
    • Interactive Times: Available
    • View Only: Unavailable

    Supported by:

    AEP Foundation

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