Science Education Resources for Homeschoolers
COSI is pleased to announce new workshops just for homeschool students and educators. 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 |
Show Us
Your Science I & II
Two-part
workshop for
ages 6-13
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Show Us Your Science I
Review science process skills, then conduct your own science investigation. Participants can present their findings at COSI during Show Us Your Science II in February 2010.
Offered on this date:
September 24, 2009 (10:00am-Noon or 1:00-3:00pm)
Show Us Your Science II
Participants from Show Us Your Science I share their science investigations with COSI’s visitors. It’s a science fair where everyone wins!
Offered on this date:
February 25, 2010 (10:00am-2:00pm)
Key Concepts:
Inquiry, Investigations, Process Skills, Questioning
Pricing (includes Show Us Your Science I & II):
COSI Members: $30 for one parent & one child
Nonmembers: $37 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Pricing includes COSI general admission.
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CSI with the Columbus Zoo
Single-day workshop for
ages 6-13
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Strengthen your observation skills, dust for fingerprints, and examine evidence as we work with staff at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium to solve a mystery. Please note this workshop takes place at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
Offered on this date:
September 17, 2009 (10:00am-Noon)
Key Concepts:
Forensics, Investigation, Process Skills, Observation,
Inference
Pricing:
COSI Members: $20 for one parent & one child
Reserve 3 workshops for $54 per COSI Member
Nonmembers: $27 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Price includes COSI general admission.
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Inquiry Into Water
Single-day workshop for
ages 6-13
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Explore the chemical and physical properties of water and why water is so essential to life.
Offered on this date:
October 1, 2009 (10:00am-Noon or 1:00-3:00pm)
Key Concepts:
Cohesion, Adhesion, Surface Tension,
Solubility, Solute, Solvent
Pricing:
COSI Members: $20 for one parent & one child
Reserve 3 workshops for $54 per COSI Member
Nonmembers: $27 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Price includes COSI general admission.
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Inquiry Into Force & Motion
Single-day
workshop
for ages 6-13 |
Design an airplane and learn how forces work together to keep it aloft.
Offered on this date:
November 5, 2009 (10:00am-Noon or 1:00-3:00pm)
Key Concepts:
Thrust, Drag, Lift, Weight, Mass, Gravity, Acceleration,
Newton’s Laws
Pricing:
COSI Members: $20 for one parent & one child
Reserve 3 workshops for $54 per COSI Member
Nonmembers: $27 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Price includes COSI general admission.
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Toying with Science: Simple Machines
Single-day
workshop
for ages 6-13
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Discover the mathematical and scientific concepts behind some time-tested toys.
Offered on this date:
December 3, 2009 (10:00am-Noon or 1:00-3:00pm)
Key Concepts:
Spatial Relationships, Simple Machines
Pricing:
COSI Members: $20 for one parent & one child
Reserve 3 workshops for $54 per COSI Member
Nonmembers: $27 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Price includes COSI general admission.
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Trashformations
SIngle-day workshop
for ages 6-13
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Explore the effect trash has on our planet and redesign a product to reduce its environmental impact.
Offered on this date:
January 7, 2010 (10:00am-Noon or 1:00-3:00pm)
Key Concepts:
Human Impact, Natural Resources, Renewable,
Non-Renewable, Technology, Design, Engineering
Pricing:
COSI Members: $20 for one parent & one child
Reserve 3 workshops for $54 per COSI Member
Nonmembers: $27 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Price includes COSI general admission. |
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Inquiry Into Light & Optics
Single-day workshop
for ages 6-13 |
Discover the properties of light and lenses and explore tools like lasers.
Offered on this date:
February 4, 2010 (10:00am-Noon or 1:00-3:00pm)
Supports these Ohio Academic Content Standards:
Standards coming soon.
Pricing:
COSI Members: $20 for one parent & one child
Reserve 3 workshops for $54 per COSI Member
Nonmembers: $27 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Price includes COSI general admission. |
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Inquiry Into Erosion & Soil
Single-day workshop
for ages 6-13 |
Explore factors that contribute to erosion and investigate its effects.
Offered on this date:
March 4, 2010 (10:00am-Noon or 1:00-3:00pm)
Supports these Ohio Academic Content Standards:
Standards coming soon.
Pricing:
COSI Members: $20 for one parent & one child
Reserve 3 workshops for $54 per COSI Member
Nonmembers: $27 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Price includes COSI general admission. |
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Science of Sports
Single-day
workshop
for ages 6-13 |
Learn about the impact science has on the sports you like to play. Explore Newton’s Three Laws of Motion through hands-on exploration. Learn about vertical leap, friction, and sports safety.
Offered on this dates:
April 1, 2010 (10:00am-Noon or 1:00-3:00pm)
Supports these Ohio Academic Content Standards:
Friction, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Range of Motion,
Center of Gravity, Velocity, Acceleration, Mass, Gravity
Pricing:
COSI Members: $20 for one parent & one child
Reserve 3 workshops for $54 per COSI Member
Nonmembers: $27 for one parent & one child
Additional Family Members (parents and/or children):
$5 per additional COSI Member
$10 per additional nonmember
Price includes COSI general admission. |
| Homeschool Workshops Include |
| Pre-visit and post-visit activities |
| COSI General Admission |
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Field Trip Activity Guide
Academic Content Standard Connections
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