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Welcome Subscriber!
No winter blahs at COSI...We're abounding with special, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for you and your students.
We're working with NASA to be the only mid-west location for a special anniversary celebration, and we are the host site for the Central Ohio Brain Bee. Plan your group visit today so you won't miss any of these great events! |
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NASA's 50th Anniversary Celebration
This event is being hosted at COSI! February 20 & 21, 2008
 For the past 50 years the NASA space program has engaged in exploration, discovery and innovation. What does the future hold?
For two days COSI will host special exhibits from NASA including models of the rockets in the Constellation program, images from the International Space Station, a replica of the Mars Exploration Rover, and more!
Additional Opportunities on February 21
On Thursday February 21, COSI will add additional activities including "Astronaut Encounter," a live show that demonstrates several concepts related to space exploration, followed by a Q & A session with a NASA astronaut at 10:40am, 12:40pm, 1:40pm and 4:40pm on the Atrium stage. COSI Team will also conduct live demonstrations about the solar system, comets, craters, meteorites and more throughout the day.
NASA 50th Anniversary Celebration activities are included with admission. To reserve your group's visit during this very special event call 614.228.2674 to speak to a Call Center Representative. |
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Test your Brainpower at the Brain Bee
February 2, 2008
 Put your students' brain power to the test in the Central Ohio Brain Bee at COSI Columbus on Saturday, February 2, 2008, from 1pm to 3pm.
The Brain Bee is a science competition in spelling-bee format open to students in grades 9-12. Contestants and immediate families receive FREE COSI admission.
Advance registration is required. To register, email Dr. Nestor Matthews at matthewsn@denison.edu or call 740.587.5782. |
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Featured Education Program:
Videoconferencing
Can't visit COSI this spring? Let COSI come into your classroom via videoconferencing! There are still slots available for many of our popular programs.
Gadget Works Grades 2-6
Join the COSI team for an enjoyable, hands-on session about simple machines. Learn how simple machines work together by taking apart wind-up toys.
In Depth: Autopsy Grades 10-12
Students will have a truly memorable learning experience by asking questions and interacting with a forensic pathologist, while watching a taped, 90-minute autopsy.
Experts Grades 2-12
Connect with experts in science, math, and technology for a 20-30 minute presentation followed by a question and answer session. Choose from select dates. |
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This month's classroom activity focuses on the brain and the ability for a person to focus their attention on the task at hand and not be disturbed or affected by internal or external distractions - especially important at test taking time!
The following activity is from the Boston Museum of Science website and explores how the FRONTAL LOBE of your brain is used for concentration.
This fun activity of mirroring movements and patterns will give you and your students a real front lobe workout!
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/ClassroomRighttoLeft.html.
This activity supports Ohio Academic Standards for Life Sciences: 6.1, 6.2 |
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Websites of the Month
Boggle your students' minds with brain activities:
Neuroscience for Kids
Enchanted Learning |
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Quick Poll |
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COSI On Wheels
Registration for the 2008-2009 school year begins Monday February 4, 2008 at 9am.
2008-2009 will feature "Current Conditions," a brand-new show about weather.
Plus six other shows to choose from - programs are popular and sell quickly so be sure to register early to get your date for next year. Register online! |
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Greece: Secrets of the Past
January 2 - June 6, 2008 |
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Goose Bumps!
The Science of Fear
February 9 - May 4, 2008 |
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