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COSI offers in-depth and hands-on exploration of science topics led by trained Team Members. Save on many workshops with your COSI Membership!

Early Childhood Family Workshops, Infant Workshops, Toddler Workshops, Preschool Workshops, Homeschool Workshops, Adult Group Workshops

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Weather

Clouds, air pressure, and temperatures.

  • Grade Levels: Grades 1-5
  • Number of Students: 30
  • Academic Standards:
  • Earth and Space Science - Grade 1: Sun Energy and Motion
  • Earth and Space Science - Grade 2: The Atmosphere
  • Earth and Space Science - Grade 3: Earth’s Resources
  • Classroom Activities: Download Classroom Activities (PDF)

Weather

Learn how clouds are formed, how different temperatures can affect air, and explore air pressure.

  • Grade Level: Grades 1-4

Weather

Clouds, air pressure, and extreme weather.

  • Grade Levels: Grades 5-8
  • Number of Students: 30
  • Academic Standards:
  • Earth and Space - Grade 7: Cycles of Patterns Earth and Moon
  • Classroom Activities: Download Classroom Activities (PDF)

Weather

Touch a cloud, feel the power of air pressure, and explore the conditions of extreme weather phenomena.

  • Grade Level: Grades 5-8

Water, Water Everywhere!

Splish and splash with water as we soak ourselves in this fun, water-filled workshop. Bathing suits and towels recommended! Based on the book Water, Water Everywhere by Julie Aigner-Clark.

  • Program Date(s):
  • Fridays, July 12 and 26, 2013 (meets both days)
  • Saturdays, July 13 and 27, 2013 (meets both days)

Water World

Come cool off this summer at COSI! Be prepared to get wet as we explore the amazing properties of water in this hands-on workshop.

  • Program Date(s):
  • Wednesday, July 17, 2013 (10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)
  • Saturday, July 20 (10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)

Water

Dive into the mysteries of this amazing substance with demonstrations and hands-on watery fun.

  • Program Date:
  • Sunday, July 7 (3:30pm–5pm)
  • Sunday, July 21 (3:30pm–5pm)

Weather

What is weather? Come discover which elements are responsible for our weather and how it affects us every day.

  • Program Date(s): November 6 or 7, 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