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COSI Resources Grouped by College and Career Ready

(Ohio Revised) Standard in Science

COSI offers science education resources that strongly support College and Career Ready (Ohio Revised) Standards in Science. Please ask a COSI Faculty Member or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the best COSI resources to support your specific curriculum.

COSI Resources That Support the Teaching of Life Science

Rat Basketball Daily Live Stage Show for All Grades
Meerkats 3D Limited Engagement Extreme Screen Film for All Grades
Butterflies 3D Limited Engagement Extreme Screen Film for All Grades
Flying Monsters 3D Limited Engagement Extreme Screen Film for All Grades
Life and Labs in Life Permanent Gallery Exhibition for All Grades
Trashformations Permanent Hallway Exhibition for All Grades
Lily Pad Permanent Laboratory Space for Grades K-8
Exploring Ecology COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Incredible Human Machine COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Germs 21st Century Learning Lab for Grades 3-6
Overnight Field Trips for Grades 3-6
Crime Scene Investigation Field Trip Workshop for Grades 4-8
Crime Scene Investigation COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 4-8
Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement Interactive Videoconference Program for Grades 6-12
Cow Eye Dissection Homeschool Workshop for Ages 12 & Up
Cow Eye Dissection Field Trip Workshop for Grades 6-12
Lifecycles Homeschool Workshop for Ages 6-12
DNA: The Foundation for YOU Field Trip Workshop for Grades 7-12
Health & Medicine 21st Century Learning Lab for Grades 9-12
In Depth: Autopsy Interactive Videoconference Program for Grades 10 - Adult

COSI Resources That Support the Teaching of Physical Science

Space Permanent Gallery Exhibition for All Grades
MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition Limited Engagement Exhibition for All Grades
Big Science Park Permanent Outdoor Exhibition for All Grades (seasonal)
Energy Investigators Interactive Videoconference for Grades K-2
Astounding Astronomy COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Current Conditions COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Investigating Energy COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
It’s Simply Chemistry COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Magnets Field Trip Workshop for Grades 1-2
Magnets COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 1-2
Beginner Robots Field Trip Workshop for Grades 1-5
Science of Sounds COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 1-2
Science of Sports COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 1-6
Gadget Works Interactive Videoconference Program for Grades 2-6
Gadgets & Gadgets Café Permanent Gallery Exhibition for Grades 2-12
High-Wire Unicycle Permanent Gallery Experience for Grades 2-12 (restrictions apply)
Nanotechnology Homeschool Workshop for Ages 6-12
Electricity: Beyond Batteries & Bulbs COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 4-8
Chemical & Physical Change COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 4-8
Chemical & Physical Change Field Trip Workshop for Grades 4-8
Crazy Coasters COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 6-8
Crazy Coasters Field Trip Workshop for Grades 6-8
Intermediate Robotics Field Trip Workshop for Grades 6-8
Knowing Your Nanotech Field Trip Workshop for Grades 6-10
Intermediate LEGO® Robotics Homeschool Workshop for Ages 6-12
Beginning LEGO® WeDo Robotics Homeschool Workshop for Ages 6-12
Advanced LEGO® Robotics Homeschool Workshop for Ages 6-12
Electricity: Snap Circuits™ Homeschool Workshop for Ages 6-12
Catapults, Trebuchets, and Phyiscs, Oh My! Field Trip Workshop for Grades 7-12

COSI Resources That Support the Teaching of Earth and Space Science

Ocean Permanent Gallery Exhibition for All Grades
Space Permanent Gallery Exhibition for All Grades
Weather Daily Live Stage Show for All Grades
Innovation Showcase Permanent Gallery Exhibition for Grades 2-12
Energy Investigators Interactive Videoconference for Grades K-2
Astounding Astronomy COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Current Conditions COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Exploring Ecology COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Investigating Energy COSI On Wheels Outreach Program for Grades K-6
Weather COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 1-2
Weather Field Trip Workshops for Grades 1-4
Erosion Field Trip Workshop for Grades 3-5
Weather COSI In The Classroom Outreach Program for Grades 5-8
Weather Field Trip Workshop for Grades 5-8

COSI Resources That Support the Teaching of Science Inquiry and Application

Elementary Experts Interactive Videoconference Program for Grades 2-6
Innovation Showcase Permanent Gallery Exhibition for Grades 2-12
Mindbender Mansion & Amazing Mazes Limited-Engagement Exhibition for Grades 2-12
Adventure Permanent Gallery Exhibition for Grades 2-12
Mindbenders Brainstorm Challenges Field Trip Workshop for Grades 3-8
Mindbenders Discovering Puzzles Homeschool Workshop for Ages 6-12
Solving Mysteries in Adventure Homeschool Workshop for Ages 6-12
Experts Interactive Videoconference Program for Grades 7-12

COSI Resources That Support Early Childhood Education

Science at Your Fingertips Toddler Outreach Program for Ages 18-36 Months
Frogs Toddler Outreach Program for Ages 18-36 Months
My Hands Toddler Outreach Program for Ages 18-36 Months
Space Toddler Outreach Program
Animal Tales Preschool Outreach Program for Ages 3-5
Cycle of Seasons Preschool Outreach Program for Ages 3-5
Let’s Get Movin’ Preschool Outreach Program for ages 3-5
Bugs Field Trip Workshop for Preschool
Simple Machines Field Trip Workshop for Preschool
The Body Field Trip Workshop for Preschool
Roller Coaster Challenge Field Trip Workshop for Kindergarten
Magnet Fun Field Trip Workshop for Kindergarten
Measure, Weigh, & Compare Field Trip Workshop for Kindergarten

Top Classroom Activities

  • Buoyant Bubble

    A sphere is a very special shape in nature. Liquids form into spheres due to internal forces. Investigate density and shape.
    Buoyant Bubble
  • Cabbage Patch Chemistry

    An indicator is a substance that can be used to determine pH of a substance. Make your own indicator using red cabbage leaves and test household items.
    Cabbage Patch Chemistry
  • What's the Buzz?

    Can a rubber band sound like a bee? How does changing the speed of a vibrating object affect the sound of the vibration?
    What's the Buzz?
  • Hover Cup

    Can you make a hovercraft from a paper cup? Explore how air flow can minimize friction and cause an object to move.
    Hover Cup
  • Catapult

    Catapults are great for demonstrating transfer of energy. Tension in the catapult will cause an object to travel very far.
    Catapult
  • Sidewalk Chalk

    Chalk is used in many applications and industries... more familiarly in the classroom. Make your own chalk and learn the science behind this incredible product.
    Sidewalk Chalk
  • Rock Candy

    Create a crystal pattern around a string that is also a tasty treat!

    Rock Candy