 Curriculum Standards by Activity
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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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| Permanent Exhibitions | |||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| High Wire Unicycle | 4-12 | Ever ride a unicycle across a rope 17 feet above the ground? Must have fully enclosed 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 | ||
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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 | ||
| 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; Must have 1:5 Chaperone to Student Ratio RESERVATIONS REQUIRED UPON ARRIVAL. |
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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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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| Limited-Engagement Exhibitions & Extreme Screen Films | |||||
| Extreme Screen Film: Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia |
K-12 | Take an unprecedented and unique journey into the world of the largest known dinosaurs and explore some of the greatest paleontological discoveries of modern time. Showing now through March 15, 2010. | Standards coming soon. | ||
| Extreme Screen Film: Animalopolis |
Pre-K | Take a whimsical voyage to a magical world where animals “sing and dance.” | English Language Arts: Research EL.4; Life Science: Diversity & Interdependence of Life EL.3; Social Studies: Human Environmental Interaction EL 7. | ||
| Exhibition: GROSSOLOGY: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body |
1-6 | If you’ve ever wondered what causes gas build up, why you barf, or why snot comes out of your nose, bring your class to GROSSOLOGY: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body! |
Life Science: 1.5, 2.2, 6.1 |
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| Exhibition: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibtion |
K-12 | The most visited exhibition in COSI’s history sets sail again for a magnificent second voyage featuring nearly 100 new artifacts – 23 making their world debut at COSI. |
Please see the exhibition teacher guides below for relevant standards for your grade level: |
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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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