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“Our school does have curriculum goals which are aligned

with the standards for the State of Ohio. We find that this

program helps us achieve our goals in satisfying the

standards. Thank you again for offering COSI on Wheels.”

–School Administrator

Let’s get thewheels turning–COSI On Wheels is backfor its 29th year!Science comes to life with COSI’s incredible - and affordable - outreach programs! Your COSI On Wheels program begins with a high-energy 45-minute assembly and continues all day as students explore eight to ten interactive stations facilitated by a COSI On Wheels educator and staffed by adult volunteers from your school.

COSI On Wheels:• Is endorsed by the Ohio PTA

• Brings COSI to you when you can’t come to COSI

• Is highly cost-effective at about $2 per student (based on 500 students)

• Strongly supports Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science and compliments National Science Education Standards

• See more details online at www.cosi.org

Many

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out quickly! Reservations start February 7, 2011!

To reserve your spot, call 888.819.2674 or

visit www.cosi.org/cosi-on-wheels-reservations.

New! SCIENCE OF SOUNDS | Grades K–3Physical Sciences 2.1, 2.2Scientific Inquiry: 1.1-3, 2.1-5, 3.1-2, 3.4 Scientific Ways of Knowing: 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.4, 3.5

MAGNETS ARE FUN! | Grades K–3Physical Science: K.1-5, 1.1, 1.3 1.5-7, 3.1-4, 4.5, 5.3-4 Scientific Inquiry: 1.1-3, 2.1-5, 3.1-2, 3.4

Scientific Ways of Knowing: 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.4, 3.5

FIGHT GERMS, STAY HEALTHY | Grades 1–3Life Science: 1.5, 2.2 Scientific Inquiry: 1.1-3, 2.1-5, 3.1-2, 3.4 Scientific Ways of Knowing: 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.4, 3.5

New! SCIENCE OF SPORTS | Grades 1–6Can be modified to accommodate learners in grades 1 - 6Physical Science: k.5, 1.1, 2.2, 3.2-4Life Science: 6.2Scientific Ways of Knowing: K.1, K.4, 1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 3.5, 5.6,Scientific Inquiry: K.1-2, k.7, 1.1, 1.5-6, 2.7, 3.2, 4.3, 5.3

A VISIT FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER | Grades 1–6Physical Science: 1.3, 1.4, 4.1, 4.3, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4 Social Studies, People in Societies: 2.4, 5.3

GROSS SCIENCE: INNER WORKINGS OF THE HUMAN BODY | Grades 4–6Life Science: 1.3, 3.2, 6.1 Scientific Inquiry: 1.1-3, 2.1-5, 3.1-2, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1, 6.2, 6.3 Scientific Ways of Knowing: 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 5.2, 6.3, 6.4

New! ELECTRICITY: BEYOND BATTERIES AND BULBS | Grades 4–6Supported by

Physical Science: 5.3, 5.4Scientific Inquiry: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.6, 6.4

CRAZY COASTERS | Grades 4–8Physical Sciences 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.5 Scientific Inquiry: 4.1, 5.1, 6.2, 6.3 Scientific Ways of Knowing: 4.1, 5.2, 6.3, 6.4

GARBOLOGY | Grades 4–8Physical Sciences: 4.2, 4.3 Scientific Inquiry: 4.1, 5.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1

Scientific Ways of Knowing: 4.1, 5.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.3

SUGAR: FRIEND OR FOE | Grades 5–8Life Sciences: 5.1-4, 7.7 Scientific Inquiry: 4.1, 5.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1 Scientific Ways of Knowing: 5.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.3

COSI On Wheels Preschool Outreach | Ages 3–5

Students use their powers of observation and exploration during a 45-minute session that includes an interactivegroup demonstration and multiple hands-on activity centers.

Choose from three available topics that strongly support Ohio Academic Content Standards for Physical Science, Scientific Inquiry, Earth & Space Science, and Life Science.

Pricing: $120 for first 20-student session; $75 for each additional same-topic session. Details at www.cosi.org/preschool-outreach/.

COSI On Wheels Preschool Outreach is available in Ohio’s Franklin, Licking, Delaware, Union, Madison, Pickaway, and Fairfield Counties. Outside these counties? Please call us at 614.228.2674.

Interested in programs for younger students? COSI also offers Toddler Outreach for ages 18-36 months. See details at www.cosi.org.

COSI ON WHEELS!Bring the Excitement of COSI to Your School with

THE INCREDIBLEHUMAN MACHINE

COSI's Body Mechanic helps students learn what it takes to keep their engines in tip-top shape. You'll explore the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems, plus learn about nutrients and how exercise keeps a body healthy.

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National Science Education Standards:E.F.1b, E.F.1c, E.F.1d, M.F.1a, M.F.1c, M.F.1e

New! ASTOUNDING ASTRONOMYWe'll leave our home planet on a journey to theSun and the other planets of our amazing SolarSystem. We'll explore the incredible variety of planetary environments and discover Earth is the only planet that can support life – or is it?Earth & Space Sciences: K-2A, 3-5A; Life Science: K-2B, 3-5CPhysical Science: K-2B, K-2C, 3-5C, 3-5DScience and Technology: 3-5A; Scientific Inquiry: 3-5B

WHAT’S WILD?Humans aren’t the only living creatures that call the Midwest home. Thousands of species of plants, insects, birds, fish, and animals live here, too. Learn about wildlife diversity, animal habitats, and how wildlife biologists use technology to manage animal populations. Students learn how to tell if a snake is venomous or not, catch and measure “fish,” and handle wild animal pelts.

Education Partner: Ohio Division of Wildlife

Earth & Space Sciences K-2B, 3-5CScience & Technology 3-5ALife Sciences K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5CScientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5CPhysical Sciences K-2A, 3-5BScientific Ways of Knowing K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5B, 3-5C

INVESTIGATING ENERGYPresenting Sponsor:

With the help of Dr. Kilowatt, students learn about creating energy with both

renewable and non-renewable resources. Your students test the power of wind, learn about energy conservation, and explore how sound waves can locate underground energy sources.

Earth & Space Sciences K-2D, 3-5CScience & Technology K-2A, K-2B, 3-5ALife Sciences 3-5DScientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5CPhysical Sciences K-2C, 3-5C, 3-5D, 3-5E, 3-5F

CURRENT CONDITIONSBring the amazing world of weather intoyour school with Current Conditions. With the help of COSI’s “meteorologist in training,” explore how weather affects everyday life, and learn about the technology used by top forecasters.

Supporting Sponsor:

Earth & Space Sciences K-2C, 3-5DPhysical Science 3-5DScience & Technology 3-5AScientific Inquiry K-2B, 3-5A, 3-5BScientific Ways of Knowing K-2A

GADGET WORKS: SIMPLE MACHINES | Grades 2–6Identify simple machines inside wind-up toys.Hypothesize what’s inside before your program,then take them apart with the COSI educatorduring the show.

ELEMENTARY EXPERTS | Grades 2–6Connect students to a COSI educator for a live,interactive experience focused on an exciting science subject. Visit cosi.org for up-to-the-minutelistings of topics.

GADGET WORKS: FORCE & MOTION | Grades 3–6Learn about forces and motion by taking apartwind-up toys. Trace the energy flow through thetoys and solve a puzzle involving the motion of atoy car as a post-visit activity.

WEATHER WATCH | Grades 4–7Use readings from barometers and thermometersto predict weather, explore air pressure, and understand why weather changes often occuraround cold and warm fronts.

Connect your students to science topics through a live, interactive videoconference experience. Student programs start at $165. Programs support Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science,including Science & Technology, Scientific Inquiry, Scientific Ways of Knowing, and more.

Videoconference Programs | Grades 2 & Up

COSI Electronic Education

IT’S SIMPLY CHEMISTRYExplore chemistry through simple experimentsand join our “Chemistry Detective” to helpsolve the mystery of who stole COSI’s super-slime ingredients. Create endothermicand exothermic reactions, make a container of super-slime to take home, experience a chemical reaction that produces light without heat, and more.

Supporting Sponsor:

Physical Sciences K-2A, 3-5A, 3-5B, 3-5DScientific Ways of Knowing 3-5BScientific Inquiry K-2A, K-2B, K-2C, 3-5A, 3-5B

Register: Call 614.228.2674 • Cost: $150 per session • Online: www.cosi.org

COSI In The Classroom Traveling Workshops

Hands-on science lessons facilitated in your classroom by the COSI Team

A COSI Educator will bring all the materials for these one-hour workshops to your classroom.Accommodates up to 35 students per workshop. Price includes teacher guides with pre-visit and post-visit lessons, websites, and vocabulary words. Available in Ohio's Franklin, Union,Delaware, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, & Licking Counties.

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COSI’s Science Spot Schooland Event Rentals | For All Ages

Have the excitement of COSI’s Science Spot program delivered right to you!COSI’s Science Spot outreach program gives you the opportunity to play, explore, and learnabout basic science concepts. These colorful kiosks are full of interactive hands-on activities thatyour students, teachers and parents can enjoy at your next school function or event.

After School Programs • Fair/Festival • Latchkey • Special Event • Parents NightBirthday Party • Science Fair • Church Events • PTO/PTA MeetingsTeam Builders • School Board Meetings • Corporate EventsSporting Event • Conventions/Conferences

New! For a bigger bang, add the “So Cold, It’s Hot” Science Spot demo for only $75 more per demo! This 20-30 minute demo uses liquid nitrogen to explore the mysteries of air pressure.

Starting at $150 per hour for 5 kiosks with a 2-hour minimum (for schools only), these activities are sure to be a hit at any event! Price includes delivery, set-up and staffing at your location in and around Ohio! Call 614.228.2674 or visit cosi.org.

Price Drop! Lower 2011-2012 school year price of $990 for all Ohio programs! Price good for 2011-12 school year only!

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