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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!

Grade Level: Middle School Students

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The ultimate day camp experience for girls and boys in grades K-3

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DNA: The Foundation for YOU

Explore the structure of DNA and how it relates to cellular structure and expression of characteristics.

  • Grade Levels: Grades 7-12
  • Number of Students: 30
  • Academic Standards:
  • Life Science - Grade 8: Species and Reproduction
  • Life Science - Grade 9: Heredity, Evolution
  • Life Science - Grade 8: Grade 10: Cells
  • Classroom Activities: Download Classroom Activities (PDF)

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Dinosaur Adventure

Examine these fascinating creatures, dig for fossils, and more in this engaging birthday party!
  • Age Level: Ages 3-5

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Dinosaur Adventure

Dig in to this party to learn how dinosaurs might have lived and died. Extract some DNA that you can take home, hold and examine real dinosaur fossils, and become a paleontologist in COSI's dinosaur fossil pit.
  • Age Level: Ages 6-11

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Digging Deeper Into Adventure

Unlock secrets of ancient civilizations! Break existing codes and design one of your own and use a cipher wheel to read ancient texts. Then finish your party by putting your new ciphering skills to the test with an expedition to COSI's Adventure exhibition.
  • Age Level: Ages 6-11

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Discover... Chemistry!

For boys and girls in grades 6 through 8.

A day of hands-on activities and workshops for middle-school girls and boys. Scholarships are available!

  • Program Date: Saturday, April 13th, 2013

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Dinosaurs

Discover dinosaurs, uncover fossils, and learn about these fascinating creatures. Combine with "Earth Matters" (July 22-26, 1pm-4pm) camp for a full-day camp.

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 22−26, 2013 (9am–Noon) Sold Out

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DNA: Medicine Gets Personal

Students test a patient's DNA and determine their best treatment using real electrophoresis equipment. Concepts: molecular biology, pharmacogenomics, personal health.

  • Grade Levels: Grades 6-12
  • Number of Students: 12 - 18 per session

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Dinos

Investigate the scales and tails (and other parts) of our prehistoric friends! Based on the book Dinosaurs by Gail Gibbons.

  • Program Date(s):
  • Sundays, October 6 or 20, 2013 (3:30pm–4:30pm)
  • Thursday, October 17, 2013 (10am–11am)

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Dinosaurs

Discover why these fascinating creatures capture the attention of our smallest paleontologists. Based on the book That’s Not My Dinosaur by Fiona Watts.

  • Program Date(s):
  • Fridays, October 4 and 18, 2013 (meets both days)
  • Saturdays, October 5 and 19, 2013 (meets both days)

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Dino Madness

Dinosaurs, fossils, digging, and even more dinosaurs! We’ll learn how to be paleontologists as we explore these fascinating creatures.

  • Program Date:
  • Sunday, October 27 (3:30pm–5pm)

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