COSI Columbus | Video Visits: Gadget Works

Gadget Works for Grades 2-6

A Fun Lesson on Simple Machines!

Learn about simple machines by dissecting wind-up toys. Working in small teams, students become engineers, project leaders, and material handlers.

Each program includes hands-on materials for 30 students that will be used during the 60 minute show, and materials for many additional hours of in-class activities.

Preview Gadget Works Program

PREPARE: Use COSI's Simple Machines Online Activity in your classroom or at home!

Cost Per Program

$210 per connection (this includes the cost of one kit)
Kits with materials for 30 students (additional kits are $60 each - details below)

$190 per connection for quantity discount
Must sign up for 10 or more Gadget Work programs in a school year

$180 per connection for TWICE
Password must be on the reservation in order to receive discount

Gadget Works is a single point connection between COSI and one participating school. All Gadget Works programs are scheduled on-demand (when the school would like them). COSI can accept ISDN or IP connections.

Within the state of Ohio, COSI can connect to schools on the ATM network. For good video quality, COSI strongly recommends a connection speed of 384 kbps or higher. If you have multiple classes and would like to schedule a multi-point program, please email electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org.

Each kit contains the following items
Teacher’s Guide with activities		8 screwdrivers & 8 parts trays
Simple Machines Hypothesis Activity		8 Chattering Teeth toys
Measuring Toy Movement Activity		8 Happy Crab toys

Gadget Works Details &
Academic Standard Connections
(97K PDF)

On-line Reservation System
For participation at your school
via videoconference

Reservation & Payment Policy
Must read for participant schools

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Program or Technical Questions:
Electronic Education Team 614.228.2674 electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org Submit Videoconference Program Reservation

COSI's videoconferencing programs
have earned many awards for
outstanding educational impact and
interactivity reachingmore than 100,000
participants in 40+ states and 3 different
countries around the world.

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