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COSI On Wheels  |  For Grades K- 6


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COSI On Wheels introduces science topics to your entire school with a high energy interactive assembly presentation.

The assembly is followed by exciting hands-on activities which enhance problem solving and science inquiry skills and encourage teamwork in this daylong science experience.

Price: Starting at $1,030 per day (see graphic to the right for Ohio county prices); please call 614.228.2674 for a personalized price quote.

There is a 500 student capacity per day.  Schools may choose to pay for multiple days.

"The COSI Experience was perfectly timed and very beneficial in complementing our current curriculum." - Second Grade Teacher, Normandy Elementary

"I felt my students walked away with a great experience and learned facts that they will never forget because of the way they were presented." - 4th Grade Teacher
 

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Available COSI On Wheels Outreach Programs

Current Conditions  It's Simply Chemistry 
What's Wild?  Launch Into Space 
Investigating Energy  
The Incredible Human Machine

Current Conditions

   
Bring the amazing world of weather into your school with COSI's Current Conditions program.  With the help of COSI's "meteorologist-in-training," you'll explore how weather affects life on Earth everyday and learn about technology used by today's top forecasters. Students will test their forecasting skills, explore meteorological instruments, and discover why it's important to monitor extreme weather events.  
Pre-visit Activities  Program Information Packet (PDF)
Volunteer Letter  Extension Activities (PDF)
 
 

 

Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
 
  • Earth & Space Sciences K-2C, 3-5D
    Physical Science 3-5D
    Science & Technology 3-5A
Scientific Inquiry K-2B, 3-5A, 3-5B
Scientific Ways of Knowing K-2A
Out of State Content Standards  Out of State Content Standards (44K PDF)


Investigating Energy

 

Every day, humans face many kinds of challenging energy choices. With the help of Dr. Kilowatt, students learn about creating energy with both renewable and non-renewable resources.  Students will test the power of wind and learn about energy conservation, as well as work to complete a circuit.  Students also get to participate in demonstrations and see how saving energy can save the planet.

 
Post-visit Activities  Program Information Packet (PDF) Volunteer Letter  Extension Activities (PDF)
 
Presenting Sponsor

 


Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
 
  • Earth & Space Sciences K-2D, 3-5C
  • Science & Technology K-2A, K-2B, 3-5A
 
  • Life Sciences 3-5D
  • Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5C
 
  • Physical Sciences K-2C, 3-5C, 3-5D, 3-5E, 3-5F
 
Investigating Energy Out of State Content Standards  Out of State Content Standards (44K PDF)


It's Simply Chemistry

 
Chemistry is a part of our daily lives.  When “It’s Simply Chemistry” visits a school, students turn into budding chemists.  The students explore chemistry through simple experiments designed to introduce the basics of chemistry.

The students join the chemistry detective to help solve the mystery of who stole the super-slime ingredients.  Students will create endothermic and exothermic reactions, make a container of super-slime to take home, learn to identify unknown substances using chemistry, and many other activities that just may spark a scientific career. 
 
Post-visit Activities  Program Information Packet (PDF) Volunteer Letter  Extension Activities (PDF)
 
Supporting Sponsor
Ashland Inc.


Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
 
  • Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5D
  • Scientific Ways of Knowing 3-5B
 
  • Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B
 
Its Simply Chemistry Out of State Content Standards  Out of State Content Standards (44K PDF)


Launch Into Space - Final Year

 
The students of today are the astronauts of tomorrow. “Launch Into Space” will help students explore outer space and space travel right in their own school. Students will learn what it takes to travel to space and the science behind working in an unique environment. The students will engage in first hand science experiments including launching cork rockets, exploring space food, discovering the makeup of stars, and many more activities! Note: the 2010-2011 school year will be this program's FINAL YEAR!  
Post-visit Activities  Program Information Packet (PDF) Volunteer Letter  Extension Activities (PDF)
 
 


Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
 
  • Life Sciences 3-5C
  • Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5B, 3-5C
 
  • Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5C
  • Scientific Ways of Knowing K-2A
Launch into Space Out of State Content Standards  Out of State Content Standards (44K PDF)


The Incredible Human Machine

   
COSI's Body Mechanic helps students learn what it takes to keep their engines in tip-top shape. You'll explore the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems, plus learn about nutrients and how exercise keeps a body healthy.  
Pre-visit Activities  Program Information Packet (PDF)
Volunteer Letter  Extension Activities (PDF)
 Presenting Sponsor:

American Dairy Association Mideast

Supporting Sponsor
Abbott Fund
Contributing Sponsor
Bob Evans
   
National Science Education Standards:
 
  • E.F.1b, E.F.1c, E.F.1d, M.F.1a, M.F.1c, M.F.1e
 


What's Wild?

 
Learn about wildlife diversity with “What’s Wild?”.  Humans aren’t the only living creatures that call Ohio home.  Thousands of species of plants, insects, birds, fish, and animals also live here in the Midwestern United States.

Discover animal habitats and how wildlife biologists use technology to study and manage animal populations.  Students find and identify birds using binoculars, catch and measure “fish”, and discover clues to identifying animals from what they leave behind.  They will continue their learning through many other hands-on stations throughout the day!
 
 
Post-visit Activities  Program Information Packet (PDF) Volunteer Letter  Extension Activites (PDF)
 
Education Partner
ODNR, Division of Wildlife


 
Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science
 
  • Earth & Space Sciences K-2B, 3-5C
  • Science & Technology 3-5A
 
  • Life Sciences K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5C
  • Scientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5C
 
  • Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5B
  • Scientific Ways of Knowing K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5B, 3-5C
Whats Wild Out of State Content Standards  Out of State Content Standards (44K PDF)
 

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