Quick List Index | |Complete Content Providers Listing
Quick List Index |
|Complete
Content Providers Listing
COSI
Columbus
http://www.cosi.org/index.asp
614.228.2674 X-3186
E-Mail:
Questions and Reservations
COSI Columbus, located in Columbus, Ohio, is among the country's most highly respected science centers. COSI makes science learning fun through hands-on discovery. COSI provides an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves.
You and your students can connect and interact live with COSI's team. Video visits, surgical suite and electronic experts are all full motion videoconferences that allow your classroom and COSI's team to see, hear and communicate throughout the experience.
Video Conference Programs
COSI's team involves students in hands-on activities and
demonstrations. Each program includes hands-on materials for
thirty students that will be used during the 60-minute show and
materials for many additional hours of in-class activity.
COSI offers programs for all grade levels and includes Gadget Works,
Ecology, the Surgical Suite, Professional Development for Teachers,
Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning, and Electronic Experts.
The the length and cost of each of the program varies.
Electronic Education at COSI Columbus
Gadget Works
...........................................................
Grades 2-6
Students explore simple machines by observing the motion of wind-up
toys, taking the toys apart & putting them back together again.
Cost per program: $190 + line charges (for a single point
connection)
$160 + line charges (for multi-point connection)
Multipoints are offered Tuesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 10am
Additional single point kits can be purchased for $50; multipoints
for $75
Ecology
...........................................................
Grades 7 - 12
A project-based program on ecological monitoring of the
killbuck wildlife area in Wayne County, Ohio. Lean about
biological diversity, endangered species, and interactions between
species. Use science process and math skills on a real word
problem. This program includes an array of activities.
Cost per
program: $190 per class connecting and includes a test
connection; kit of materials can be purchased for $75. This is
a multi-point broadcast for up to three classes at a time.
Surgical Suite at COSI
...........................................................
Grades 6 and up
Watch Open Heart Surgery or Knee Replacement Surgery live via
videoconferencing.
Surgical Suite surgery via videoconferencing includes a test
connection, materials, and the surgery videoconference. COSI
recommends a connection speed of 384 or higher. Multi-point
connections are limited to a maximum of six classrooms.
Open
Heart Surgery
Three Hour Experience
Program begins promptly at 8:45am
Videoconference Connection: $235 per school; Extra Kits $50
Knee
Replacement Surgery
One and a Half Hour Experience
Programs are held at 8:45am and 11am (depending on completion time
of early program)
Videoconference Connection: $200 per school; Extra Kits $75
Teacher Professional Development
..........................................................
Videoconference Teacher Training
45 - 60 Minute Session introduces teachers to COSI's
videoconference programs and includes both hands-on activities for
the videoconference sessions. Teachers receive the kit of
materials. This is a great opportunity to overview the
electronic education programs and discuss classroom needs with the
COSI team.
Cost:
$75 + Line Charges
Additional kit can be purchased for $50
Introduction to Inquiry-Based
Learning
...........................................................
90 Minute Session is a great introduction to inquiry-based
teaching and learning and how to facilitate it in the classroom.
Teachers forward their questions about inquiry-based learning to
COSI in advance of the session. This includes a test
connection and kit of materials with handouts for up to thirty
teachers.
This can be a multi-point connection for three sites or approximately ninety teachers.
Cost:
$150 + Line Charges
An additional kit of materials can be purchased for $50
Electronic Experts -
Schedule
...........................................................
Spend time with practicing professionals primarily in the areas
of science, math & technology.
Each 60 - 75 minute videoconference begins with a 15-20 minute
presentation followed by questions from the students.
The cost varies but is usually around $125 per school connection +
line charges.
This program includes test connection, session with the expert,
biographical and subject information that will be set ahead of time.
It is recommended that the students prepare questions in advance of the videoconference.
Connection speed of 384 or higher. Multi-point connection with up to five connections or approximately 150 students.
Reservations:
Call 614.228.2674 X-3186
E-Mail