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Home School Workshops
Science Education Resources for Homeschoolers

We understand the challenges that homeschool educators face tackling science topics. COSI bridges the gap with programs that foster the personal engagement that led you to homeschool in the first place. Participants get the chance to socialize with other young scientists while exploring science careers. Best of all, there's no mess in your kitchen! To make reservations, please call 614.228.2674.

COSI also offers professional experiences for homeschool students.
Youth age 12 and up are invited to join the COSI Team as volunteers. Earn a letter of recommendation, develop relationships with science educators and business personnel, and much more.

All COSI workshops align to Ohio Academic Content Standards.

Upcoming COSI Homeschool Workshops

Save the Date!
Workshops for
ages 6-13
include:



 

Magnets | September 2, 2010
10:00am - Noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm
Use the power of magnets to attract
and repel. Gain a better understanding
of magnetic forces by building and racing
a maglev train. Click here to download the
previsit activities!

Energy Basics | October 7, 2010
10:00am - Noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm
What are the forms & types of energy
and where does our energy come from?
Explore different types of energy and see
what impact energy sources have on
everyday life.

Intro to Robotics | November 4, 2010
10:00am - Noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm
Discover how robots are made and how
they perform tasks using LEGO WeDo
ROBOTS. Build models, attach sensors and
motors, and perform simple programming
maneuvers on your robot.

Alternative Energy | December 2, 2010
10:00am - Noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm
Uncover the many ways energy is
harnessed for our daily lives. Learn about
present and future alternative energy
sources and how they will impact us.

Sound | January 6, 2011
10:00am - Noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm
Explore the science of sound. We’ll learn
about the vibration of waves that make
sound and the ways they travel through
air and other media.

Intermediate Robotics | February 3, 2011
10:00am - Noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm
Become part of an engineering team
as you learn to build and program a
LEGO MINDSTORM robot.

Gross Science | March 3, 2011
10:00am - Noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm
Explore the human body and some of
the ways your body protects itself.
Gain a better understanding of blood,
runny noses, and upset stomachs.
Design your own “wound” to amaze
(and gross out) friends and family.

Animation | April 7, 2011
10:00am - Noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm
Learn how advancements in science
and technology have made the art of
animation more efficient and cost effective.
Create your own animated film, too!

Cost:
COSI Members: $20 each adult/child pair; $10 each additional person. (Includes admission to COSI). You may also reserve three workshops together for $54.
Nonmembers: $40 each adult/child pair; $20 each additional person. (Includes admission to COSI).



Homeschool Workshops Include
Pre-visit and post-visit activities
COSI General Admission
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Homeschool Previsitation Letter

Curriculum Standards and Activities
Field Trip Activity Guide
Academic Content Standard Connections

Educator Amenities
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