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Connecting from my school

Reservations for schools across the country and internationally connecting remotely to COSI for videoconference programs may be made through COSI’s online reservations system.

Coming to COSI

For schools, homeschool families, or individuals without access to videoconference equipment, live audiences are welcome to participate in Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement and In Depth: Autopsy from the comfort of COSI’s Galaxy Theater located on Level 2. Please call COSI (toll-free) at 888.819.2674 for dates and reservations.

COSI Academy

COSI Academy is a career exploration program for high school students considering science, technology, engineering, math, and health careers.

Grade Level: High School Students

COSI in the Classroom

A COSI Educator will bring all the materials for these one-hour, 35-student workshops to your classroom.

COSI at Your School or Event

Elementary, COSI On Wheels, Toddler, Preschool, COSI in the Classroom, Science Spots, Special Events

Career Exploration

COSI introduces students who dream of pursuing careers in science, math, engineering, or technology to professional scientists - giving them unique access to real world science. Students participate in lab experiments, learn to work together, and have fun!

Discover Programs, Medical Career Discovery, COSI Academy

Camp-In for Scouts

Scout Overnight Camps, Scout Day Camps

Camp-In for Families

Overnight Camps, Day Camps

Camp COSI

When school is out, COSI is in! School's Out Camps provide the perfect opportunity for campers to stay scientific outside of school.

School's Out, Grades K-6, Single Day Camps, Multi-Day Camps, Rising K-1st Graders, Rising 2nd & 3rd Graders, Rising 4th & 5th Graders, Rising 6th - 8th Graders, Rising 9th - 12th Graders, Summer

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Chemical & Physical Change

Differences between physical and chemical change.

Grade Levels: Grades 4-8
Number of Students: 30
Academic Standards:
Physical Science - Grade 4: Electricity Heat and Matter
Physical Science - Grade 6: Matter and Motion
Physical Science - Grade 7: Conservation of Mass and Energy

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)

Become a Crime Scene Investigator with the help of chemistry and biology.

Grade Levels: Grades 4-8
Number of Students: 30
Academic Standards:
Life Science - Grade 6: Cellular to Multicellular
Life Science - Grade 6: Matter and Motion

Crazy Coasters

Build a marble roller coaster.

Grade Levels: Grades 6-8
Number of Students: 30
Academic Standards:
Physical Science - Grade 6: Matter and Motion
Physical Science - Grade 7: Cycles of Matter and Flow of Energy
Physical Science - Grade 8: Forces in Motion
Classroom Activities: Download Classroom Activities (PDF)

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)

With the help of chemistry, biology, and an inquiring mind, become a Crime Scene Investigator and catch the culprit before it’s too late.

Grade Level: Grades 4-8

Cow Eye Dissection

Dissect a cow’s eye to better understand how our own eyes function.

Grade Levels: Grades 6-12
Number of Students: 30
Academic Standards:
Life Science - Grade 6: Cellular to Multicellular
Life Science - Grade 9: Evolution, Cells
Life Science - Grade 10: Evolution, Cells
Classroom Activities: Download Classroom Activities (PDF)

Catapults, Trebuchets, & Physics, Oh My!

Discover force and motion by observing and building medieval machines.

Grade Levels: Grades 7-12
Academic Standards:
Physical Science - Grade 7: Conservation of Mass and Energy
Physical Science - Grade 8: Forces and Motion
Physical Science - Grade 9: Forces and Motion
Physical Science - Grade 10: Energy and Waves
Classroom Activities: Download Classroom Activities (PDF)

Chemical and Physical Change

Starting January 2013

“Uncomplicate” chemistry with this in-depth look at the differences between physical and chemical change. Learn how to determine what kind of changes you see around you every day.

Grade Level: Grades 4-8

Certified Educator Discounts

Certified Teachers: $9.00 Admission, a savings of more than 40%! Teachers also qualify for discounted memberships.

Crazy Coasters

Explore force and motion as your class works together to build a roller coaster. Put the force of gravity to work in COSI’s marble challenge.

Grade Level: Grades 6-8

COSI Academy

COSI Academy is full for the 2012-2013 school year and no longer accepting applications. Some months may be available for individual purchase at $40 per session. Please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

COSI Academy is a career exploration program for high school students considering science, technology, engineering, math, and health careers. Academy students meet at COSI on the first Saturday of each month from October through May with additional opportunities throughout the school year.

COSI Academy students meet at COSI on the first Saturday of each month from October to May. Each meeting includes a field trip to area labs and technology companies, or to colleges and universities offering science programs. In addition to monthly meetings and field trips during the school year, COSI Academy students take a one day college visit in early summer.

I've been obsessed with science for as long as I can remember. I have an innate need to understand the world around me. Although some of that need is met through advanced science classes and independent study, nothing has opened me to the world of science like COSI Academy... COSI Academy has given me more opportunities than I'd have ever dreamed of, and I've loved every minute of it. --Laura, Dublin Coffman Senior

Annual COSI Academy tuition includes all monthly meetings and monthly field trips: $325 for COSI Members; $400 for nonmembers.

Scholarships are available.

COSI Academy Schedule 2012-2013

2012 Dates:	2012 Topics:
Saturday, October 6, 2012	Forensic Science with partner BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation, State of Ohio)
Saturday, November 3, 2012	Technology and Medicine with partner Doctor’s Hospital, Ohio Health
Saturday, December 1, 2012	Chemistry and Botany with partner Scotts Miracle Grow
Saturday, January 5, 2013	Engineering with partner Honda
Saturday, February 2, 2013	Veterinary Science with partner OSU School of Veterinary Science
Saturday, March 2, 2013	Language and Speech with partners Dr. Susan Baker-Brehm, Miami University and OSU's Language Lab at COSI
Saturday, April 6, 2013	Nutritional Science with partner Abbott Nutrition
Saturday, May 4, 2013	Engineering Challenges with partner Bryd Polar Research Institute

Registration: Download Registration Info
Financial Aid Form: Download Financial Aid Form

Co-Ed/Family Overnight, Grades 1-8

2013 Theme: 60-Second Science
Boys/Girls/Co-ed: Co-ed
Grade Level: Grades 1-8
Available Dates:
Saturday, February 23, 2013

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.

Grade Level: Grades K-6
Standards: Earth & Space Science | Physical Science

Cycle of Seasons

As seasons change, so does the world around us. “Cycle of Seasons” helps students identify and observe different characteristics of the four seasons. Throughout the course of a “year,” students are immersed in seasonal environments and explore how their clothing, activities, and surroundings change with the seasons.

Grade Level: Preschool

Cider Press

Thomas, Ludlow & Rodgers cider press. Includes 2 barrels.

Starting Bid: $100.00

COESRA Discount

$2.00 off exhibit admission with COESRA card. Applies to COESRA card holder and dependent children only.

Chemistry

We’ll investigate physical changes, chemical changes, and phase changes as we make things pop, ooze, and slime.

Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
Program Date:
July 15, 2013 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

Cabbage Patch Chemistry: Sizzling Acids & Fizzling Bases

Students cure a patient's belly blunders by using cabbage juice to identify the acids and bases in his diet. Concepts: acid/base chemistry, chemical reactions, human anatomy & physiology.

Grade Levels: Grades K - 5
Number of Students: 12 - 18 per session

Chemical & Physical Change

Uncomplicate chemistry with this in-depth look at the differences between physical and chemical changes. Examine experiments up close and learn how to determine what kind of changes you see around you every day.

Program Date(s): December 4 or 5, 2013 | 1pm-3pm
Member Cost: $27 per adult/child pair. Additional family $13.50/ea.
Non-Member Cost: $44 per/adult child par. Additional family $22/ea.
COSI Admission: Included

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