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ELEMENTARY: The Science of Harry Potter
based on 2 evaluation(s). - by COSI Columbus
Magic for muggles! Learn how some of Harry Potter's magic is possible with modern science, through re-creating magic spells and phenomena using chemistry and physics.
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ELEMENTARY: Photosynthesis: What Do Trees Need to Grow
based on 1 evaluation(s). - by COSI Columbus
Grades 3 through 6 are invited to join COSI demonstrator Cari Palmer to explore the amazing world of plants. Cari will begin with the question, “What are trees made of?” That will lead to an exploration of invisible gases, burning solids, and eerily glowing li...
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Weather Watch
based on 5 evaluation(s). - by COSI Columbus
Students in grades 4-7 work with COSI's Storm Spotter to learn how changes in air pressure and temperature can affect the weather. Students will take and use readings from barometers and thermometers to help them predict basic weather patterns.
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Genetic Counseling: The Faces of Genetic Disease
based on 3 evaluation(s). - by COSI Columbus
Matt Pastore, pediatric genetic counselor at The Regional Genetics Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, will be discussing how genetics affects all of our lives. Genetic counseling for several common conditions will be presented, includ...
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Gadget Works - Simple Machines
based on 23 evaluation(s). - by COSI Columbus
Students in grades 2-6 explore simple machines by observing the motion of wind-up toys, taking the toys apart, and putting them back together again.
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Gadget Works - Force and Motion - by COSI Columbus
Students in grades 3-6 learn about forces and motion by taking apart wind-up toys. Trace the energy flow through the toys and help solve a puzzle involving the motion of a toy car as a post-visit activity.
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Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement This program has not yet been evaluated. - by COSI Columbus
Watch live surgery via videoconferencing! Students will be given a powerful learning experience by interacting with the surgeons and medical personnel in the operating room.
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Polar Research and Climate Change This program has not yet been evaluated. - by COSI Columbus
Dr. Berry Lyons, Director of the Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University, will discuss climate change over the past half million years and the processes that cause it. He will use examples from ice core data from polar regions and observations...
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Forensic Psychology
based on 2 evaluation(s). - by COSI Columbus
Interested in learning more about the interface between mental illness and the criminal mind? Join Dr. Kukor to learn how alleged criminals are psychologically evaluated to determine if they are mentally fit to stand trial and criminally responsible.
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Elementary: Reptiles Live!
based on 2 evaluation(s). - by COSI Columbus
Meet COSI's snakes, turtles, and lizards, conduct your own slithery, scaly experiment, and learn more about the life of a reptile. Traci Weaver, COSI's Creepy Crawly Curator, will show you up close and personal how cool reptiles really are. Learn about their h...
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Videoconference Teacher Training This program has not yet been evaluated. - by COSI Columbus
Connect to COSI Columbus' fun and interactive teacher training session. This session introduces teachers to COSI's videoconferencing programs and includes hands-on activities for the videoconference session. This is a great opportunity to overview our Electron...
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In Depth: Autopsy
based on 27 evaluation(s). - by COSI Columbus
Experience a REAL autopsy from start to
finish. Guided by a forensic pathologist,
students follow a videotape of an actual
autopsy from beginning to end. Students
must work through the "case" and solve
for cause of death.