 Field Trip Curriculum Standards by Activity
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 Field Trip Activity Guide Academic Content Standard Connections (116K PDF) |
Within the standards of science, COSI focuses on the content-rich standards of Earth and Space Sciences, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Occasionally, the design of our experiences align to the process-oriented standards of Science and Technology, Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Ways of Knowing, we provide those links too.
Every exhibition and experience can be appropriate for any grade level or age of student. Please ask a COSI Faculty Member or email the Student Programs team for assistance.
| Activity | Grade | Description | GLIs Grade . Indicator |
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| Exhibitions |
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| Space Exhibition |
K-12 | Enter a world of rockets and rovers as you search the universe and examine past discoveries! |
Earth and Space Sciences: K.1, 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 8.1, 8.4, 8.5, 8.8 Physical Science: K.4, K.5, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 8.3, 9.3, 9.23, 9.24, 12.1 |
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| Ocean Exhibition |
K -12 | Experience the beauty and mystery of water and technology. | Earth and Space Sciences: 2.4, 2.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 7.1, 7.3 Physical Sciences: K.3, K.4, K.5, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 8.3, 9.23, 9.24 |
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| Big Science Park | K-12 | This laboratory in the sun is proof that science is anything but boring and larger than life. | Life Sciences: 2.1, 2.7, 2.9, 4.2, 4.3 Physical Sciences: K.4, K.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 9.22, 9.25 |
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| Gadgets Exhibition |
K-12 | A great environment for exploration concepts such as simple machines, electricity, lasers, and gears. | Physical Sciences: K.4, K.5, 1.5, 1.7, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4, 5.3, 5.4, 7.2, 7.5, 8.3 | ||
| Progress Exhibition |
K-12 | Explore the similarities and differences of the years 1898 and 1962, and how technology impacts the human experience. |
Science & Tech: 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 Social Studies: History: K.2, 1.5b, 2.5, 2.6a, 3.3a, 3.3g Social Studies: Geography: 3.8 |
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| Life Exhibition |
K-12 | An exploration of the human spirit, mind and body. |
Life Sciences: 2.3, 3.1,6.2, 6.7, 7.1, 7.8, 8.4, 10.23, 10.24, 10.25, 12.12 | ||
| WOSU@COSI | K-12 | Explore the wonders of video technology and become a star in your own live video. | Technology: Nature of Technology: A.6.4, B.6.1 Technology for Productivity Applications: C.6.2 |
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| little kidspace® |
Birth-K | As children play they develop skills and knowledge to help them make sense of the world around them. | Early Learning Content Standards for Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Science and Technology, Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Ways of Knowing | ||
| Goosebumps (Winter 2008) - traveling |
K-12 | Get your heart pumping and your palms sweaty as you face some common fears. | Life Sciences: 2.8, 5.5, 8.3, 10.1 Science & Technology: 2.1 |
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| Zula: Mission Weather (Spring 2008) - traveling |
Birth-K | We learn what weather is, how it works, what affects it, and how it affects us - in a hands-on environment! |
Early Learning Content Standards: Earth &Space Sciences 2, 4, 7. Physical Sciences 2, 3, 4, 6, 7. Science Inquiry 3, 4, 7 Scientific Ways of Knowing 3. Ohio Academic Content Standards: Earth &Space Sciences K.4, K.5, 2.4, 2.5 |
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| CSI: The Experience (Summer 20080 - traveling |
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| Attractions & Rides |
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| High Wire Unicyle | 4-12 | Ever ride a unicycle across a rope 17 feet above the ground? Must have close-toed shoes. Ten riders per half hour; 3 min plus wait lines; Height requirement: 25" inseam. | Physical Sciences: 3.3, 3.4, 8.3, 9.22, 9.25 | ||
| Centripetal Generotor | K-12 | Learn about inertia, friction, gravity, and centripetal force as you stick to the wall. Weather permitting. Thirty per ride; 5 min plus wait lines; Height requirements: 36" riding with an adult, 42" riding alone. |
Physical Sciences: 3.3, 3.4, 8.3, 9.22, 9.23, 9.24, 9.25 | ||
| Live Shows |
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| Weather LIVE! | 2-8 | Learn about the science of our local weather and what it takes to make a cloud - touch it too! Capacity is 75 people; 25 min show |
Earth and Space Sciences: 2.4, 2.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.9 |
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| Gadgets LIVE! | 2-12 | Learn about the workings of the internal combustion engine and energy change. Capacity is 200 people; 25 min show |
Physical Sciences: 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 6.4, 7.2, 8.3 | ||
| Chemistry LIVE! | 2-12 | Learn of the different states of matter and how molecules behave with explosive surprises. Capacity is 200 people; 25 min show |
Physical Sciences: 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 | ||
| Gadgets Cafe |
K-12 | Take-Apart & Science Menu options allow students to explore the insides of popular gadgets. Capacity is 55 people; 45 min show RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Must have 1:5 Chaperone to Student Ratio |
Physical Sciences: K.2, K.3, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 9.8 |
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| Electric Workshop | 1-8 | Explore electricity with demonstrations of electrical discoveries in 1898. Capacity is 30 people; 15 min show |
Physical Sciences: 1.7, 1.9, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5 | ||
| Spirit Show | K-12 | Take a side-splitting look at how science affects our everyday lives in this short stage play. Capacity is 75 people; 20 min show |
Science & Technology: 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 7.3 | ||
| Mind Show | 2-8 | Learn how the brain makes mistakes and takes short cuts through perceptions and images. Capacity is 75 people; 20 min show |
Life Sciences: 2.4, 6.2 Physical Sciences: K.4, 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 5.5, 8.1, 9.21 |
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| Rat Basketball | K-12 | Positive reinforcement and operant conditioning are explained as rats compete one-on-one. Capacity is 75 people; 20 min show |
little kidspace Show: Life Sciences: K.5 Physical Sciences: K.2, K.3 Life Stage Show: Life Sciences: K.4, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 7.8 Physical Sciences: K.2, K.3, 1.1, 4.3 |
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| Extreme Screen Theater | View Show Times |
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| Sea Monsters 3D |
Sea Monsters 3D brings to life the extraordinary marine reptiles of the dinosaur age. | Earth & Space Sciences: 3.2, 4.10, 10.3 Life Sciences: 1.1, 1.3-4, 3.2, 3.4-5, 6.8, 8.5, 11.13-14 |
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| Greece |
Experience ancient volcanoes on a sweeping archeological journey back in time to the era of the Golden Age. |
History: 1.4, 2.4, 7.2, 9.1 People in Societies 2.1, 2.3, 7.1, 7.3-4 Government 4.2, 6.4, 8.1 |
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Field trips inspire a love of science in students of all ages by providing interactive experiences that bring science standards to life. With unique adventures, COSI may just spark the passion & curiosity needed for success. |
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