Homeschool Workshops for Elementary & Middle Grades

Parents, learn with your elementary and middle school students using materials that you might not have at home (LEGO® robotics systems, soldering supplies, and more) to better understand science concepts. Participants socialize while exploring science careers, too! To register, please call 614.228.2674.

Beginning Robotics with LEGO® WeDo

Construct and learn basic programming for the LEGO® WeDo Robotics system.

Program Date(s): August 28 or 29, 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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Intermediate LEGO® Robotics

Gain basic programming skills using the LEGO® MINDSTORMS Robotics system.

Program Date(s): October 2 or 3, 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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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

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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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Energy Exploration

What is energy? Learn about and explore energy using LEGO® MINDSTORMS and LEGO® Renewable Energy kits.

Program Date(s): January 2, 2014 | 10am-12pm or 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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Germs 21st Century Learning Lab

Develop 21st century skills in this unique program focused on cross-curricular learning immersion that includes:
“Germinator,” a 45-minute workshop with OSU researcher Dr. Molly Brown in COSI’s Labs in Life, where you’ll develop a hand sanitizer and test its effectiveness. “Fight Germs, Stay Healthy,” workshop where we’ll discover how our bodies protect us from germs, plus a chance to explore classic COSI exhibitions. Learn about Columbus’ rich past in the new Columbus Historical Society gallery at COSI.

Program Date(s): February 5 or 6, 2014 | 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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Find Your Inner Inventor: Soldering - Part I

Learn about the design process, some common tools involved in tinkering and inventing, and begin to develop skills needed to create your own custom piece of jewelry, gadget, or useful item. Explore stations to see the projects that could be possible with your newfound skills.

Please note there is an extra $12 materials fee for this workshop.

Program Date(s): March 5 or 6, 2014 | 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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From Plants to Pharmacology

Students will explore the world of pharmacology and the plants that play an important role in development of medicines.

Program Date(s): April 2 or 3, 2014 | 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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Homeschool Workshops for Elementary & Middle Grades

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