for FamiliesAmazing, educational, stimulating, and fun programs for children, teens, families, & adult lifelong learners!

Early Childhood

September through December 2011

COSI Programs

See page 6 for details.

Early ChildhoodWorkshops

for pint-sized scientists!

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Birthday Parties

Have your child’s birthday party at COSI! COSI

birthdays are a mix of silly science and serious fun.

The best part is that you won’t have to clean up!

Reserve: Please call 614.228.2674 or reserve online at cosi.org

Cost: Basic package for 15 children and 15 adults, $325 for COSI Members,

$375 for nonmembers. Premium package for 25 children and 25 adults,

$525 for COSI Members, $575 for nonmembers.

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Birthday Party Themes FOR AGES 3–5 YEARS

Birthday Party Themes FOR AGES 6–11 YEARS Choose your theme:

Choose your theme:DINOSAUR ADVENTURE

Examine these fascinating creatures, dig for fossils, and more.

RAINBOW BIRTHDAY BASH Explore the rainbow and experiment with the science of color.

SPACE EXPLORERSDiscover the wonders of space and rockets.

SQUISHY SCIENCEDig into the world of slime and other super ooey-gooey goo.

DINOSAUR ADVENTUREHold and examine real dinosaur fossils, and learn

about paleontology.

DIGGING DEEPER INTO ADVENTUREBreak codes, use a cipher wheel to read ancient texts, and

create your own Chinese characters.

SCIENCE SLEUTHPut on your detective’s cap and solve a mystery like an

investigator would.

ASTRONAUT ADVENTUREExplore the solar system and learn what it takes to be

an astronaut.

September27,2011,6–9pmJoin us on COSI’s plaza deck for breathtaking views of our city, delicious wines, and excellent

conversation. COSI’s “Vino and a View” will feature 20 top-rated wines from around the

world like selections from Moët Hennessy USA, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, United Estates Wine

Imports Ltd. and Hess Collection, and much more. Plus, revel in the knowledge that all this fun

supports COSI’s mission.

To purchase tickets, please visit bit.ly/vinoview or contact 614.228.2674. Event tickets are $40

per person in advance, or $50 at the door. Parking is included. All attendees must be at least

21. A photo ID will be required at the door. Advance reservations close September 20, 2011.

Event Partner: Wine on High Bar & Retail

Media Partner: C Magazine

Vino and a View Wine Tasting

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Contents:1 LimitedEngagementExhibitions

1 ExtremeScreenFilms

1 SeasonalLiveShows

2 MonthlySpecialEvents

3 MonthlySpecialEvents,continued

4 COSICamp-In2012

4 Camp-In2012OvernightPrograms

4 Camp-In2012DayPrograms

4 ScoutBadgeWorkshops

5 InteractiveVideoconferences

5 School’sOutCamps

6 EarlyChildhoodWorkshops

7 PreschoolWorkshops

7 COSIAcademy

7 Science&ReligionPanelDiscussion

8 HomeschoolWorkshops

9 YouTryIt!FamilyWorkshops

9 GirlsDiscover...Engineering!

Please note that all dates, prices, and program details are subject to change without notice.

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RACE: Are We So Different? ExhibitionshowingJanuary28,2012–May6,2012Are we so different? Looking through the lens of history, science, and

personal experience, RACE: Are We So Different? at COSI will explore

differences among people and explain the realities of race. Add your

voice to the conversation that will bring our community closer together.

RACE: Are We So Different? includes interactive components, historical

artifacts, iconic objects, compelling photographs, multimedia

presentations, and graphic displays that will offer an eye-opening look

at this important subject matter.

RACE exhibit: A Project of American Anthropological Association Funded by Ford Foundation & National Science Foundation

Water: H20=LifeExhibitionshowingMarch17,2012–September3,2012Water, this planet’s precious resource, plays a huge role in our lives. It

surrounds us, covering nearly three-quarters of Earth’s surface. It sustains

us as an essential component to life on Earth. And today, it challenges us

to be more conscious of its consumption. Experience water as never before

in this engaging and thought-provoking exhibition for the whole family.

Water: H2O = Life is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org), and Science Museum of Minnesota (www.smm.org) in collaboration with Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland; The Field Museum, Chicago; Instituto Sangari, São Paulo, Brazil; National Museum of Australia, Canberra; Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada; San Diego Natural History Museum; and Science Centre Singapore and PUB Singapore.

LEGO Castle AdventureLimitedEngagementExhibitOpeningFall2012Builders of all ages are invited to explore, build and play in LEGO Castle

Adventure! In this exhibit, kids and their families are transported to a

LEGO kingdom where they can become master castle builders. In LEGO

Castle Adventure, visitors can build brick castles, learn about real-world

castles and their building secrets, and plan their ideal castle’s defenses.

Younger visitors can dress up in costume, joust on “horseback” and

explore the castle grounds. Older kids can build a catapult-proof wall,

then test it with our giant LEGO catapult. And visitors of all ages will enjoy

seeing giant LEGO brick models, including a mother dragon and baby!

Produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in cooperation with LEGO Systems, Inc. LEGO and the LEGO logo

are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2011 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

Extreme Screen FilmsLimited Engagement Exhibitions

What can COSIPrograms

Now through November 13, 2011Featuring ten-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, The Ultimate

Wave: Tahiti 3D follows a quest to find the perfect wave-riding

experience. Filmed in Tahiti and among the islands of French

Polynesia, the film showcases dramatic extreme screen surfing action

in a unique Pacific paradise. Running time: 45 minutes.

Cost: COSI Members $5.50; nonmembers, $6.50 with COSI admission,

$7.50 without COSI admission. Free for Supporting Family Members.

Please call 614.228.2674 for discounted group rates. Please confirm

show times by calling 614.228.2674 the same day as your COSI visit.

Gadgets Stage Presenting Sponsor:

COSI’s exciting live stage shows are included with COSI Membership or with your general admission ticket. Please check with COSI’s Box Office when you arrive for exact show times.

Pumpkin Patch Science September17,2011–November19,2011Join COSI’s Gadgeteer for a fun and spooky look at all the things that

make us think of the autumn season. Changing leaves, cool weather,

and...explosions? Don’t forget the flying turkeys and

flame-throwing pumpkins!

Holiday Lights!November23,2011–January1,2012COSI’s intrepid Gadgeteer takes you and your family on a whirlwind tour of

holiday lighting, from the simple candle to the electric lamp, with stops along

the way for fiery explosions, super-cold liquid nitrogen fun, and even a reindeer-

powered generator that triggers 12,000 holiday lights!

Local Presenting Sponsor:National Presenting Sponsor:

Spookley the Square PumpkinNowthroughOctober30,2011Follow Spookley on an adventure of a

lifetime and discover that sometimes being

different can make all the difference in the

world. This film is perfect for preschool age

and up. Running time: 45 minutes.

COSI programs will inspire your interest in science and encourage you to learn more about your world.

COSI offers workshops, lectures, camps, and overnight experiences that will help you and

your family understand the complex connections between science and everyday life. COSI’s

science education resources were created with you and your family in mind. Through our

public feedback forums, you’ve told us you want to know more about health and wellness,

technology and innovation, energy and the environment, and early childhood education.

In your hands is a catalog of resources designed to help you deepen your understanding

of these critical topics, and so much more. If you’re already a COSI Member, look for

opportunities to save on camps and workshops throughout this catalog. Not a Member?

Join COSI today and begin your family’s new journey of exploration and discovery at COSI.

The COSI Team

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September 2011“Get Active” Play DaySaturday,September24,2011(11am–3:30pm)

Help us celebrate the importance of play during our National Play

Day Celebration, featuring the opening of the Dora & Diego–Let’s

Explore! exhibit. With your children, play parachute games, run in

a three-legged race, do a water-balloon toss, go on a scavenger

hunt, race through an obstacle course, and more. Also play with hula

hoops, bubbles, jump ropes, and even make, take, and fly your

own kite!

Monthly Special Events at COSI!

October 2011Free Panel Discussion: “The Evolution of Religion”Wednesday,October5,2011 (7pm–9pm)WOSU@COSIStudiosHave religious beliefs served an evolutionary purpose? Join us for “The

Evolution of Religion,” a panel discussion about the intersection of

science and religion hosted by Neal Conan, host of NPR’s “Talk of the

Nation.” Panelists will include Nicholas Wade, New York Times writer

and author of “The Faith Instinct.” Register online at

http://evolutionofreligion.eventbrite.com/.

Festival of PhysicsSaturday,October15,2011 (11am–3:30pm)

Sunday,October16,2011 (1pm–4:30pm)

Can you really be in two places at once? What does quantum physics

have to do with gumdrops? What makes atoms explode? Come

explore the deepest mysteries in the universe with physicists from The

Ohio State University and the COSI Team. Add COSI’s Rockets You Try

It Family Workshop for an additional fee

(please see page 9 for details).

Science Days Annual Presenting Sponsor:

Spooky ScienceFriday,October28,2011 (5pm–8pm)

Saturday,October29,2011 (11am–2pm)

Come for Halloween science fun with spooky cart activities, creepy

crawly creatures, and kid-friendly Halloween stories. Make and take

fun crafts, be amazed by a professional pumpkin carver, and don’t

miss COSI’s free Pumpkin Patch Science live stage show. Plus, sign

up for COSI’s Pumpkin Patch Science You Try It! Workshop ($5 per

person), or see the seasonal film, Spookley the Square Pumpkin, on

COSI’s Extreme Screen at 11am, 1pm, or 3pm ($5.50 for COSI

Members, $6.50 for nonmembers with general

admission purchase).

December 2011LEGOs & Building ToysSaturday,December3,2011 (10am–5pm)

Sunday,December4,2011 (Noon–6pm)

Bring your family to explore building toys of all

kinds. Using giant LEGO bricks, Lincoln Logs,

and everything in between, discover your “inner

architect.” Check out a working LEGO train

display, a childrens’ LEGO play area courtesy

of the Central Ohio LEGO Train Club, and

meet area high school LEGO Mindstorms

Robotics Teams.

GamesSaturday,December10,2011 (10am–5pm)

Sunday,December11,2011 (12pm–6pm)

It’s a weekend all about classic, ageless, and

unique games! Our Atrium will become a

GAMA Family Game Room where you can play

games of all kinds, meet Santa Claus, enjoy

holiday eats, and even leave with a new game

from under Santa’s tree!

TrainsSaturday,December17,2011 (10am–5pm)

Sunday,December18,2011 (Noon–6pm)

Monday,December19,2011 (10am–5pm)

Thursday,December22,2011 (10am–5pm)

Robotic ScienceSaturday,January14,2012 (11am–3:30pm)

Join robot clubs from all over Central Ohio as they

show you how robots move, sense the world, and

do work. Learn lots more about these mechanical

creations by signing up for COSI’s Robotics Family

Workshop ($5 per person).

Science Days Annual Presenting Sponsor:

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November 2011Get Fit Family DaySaturday,November5,2011(11am–3:30pm)

Bring your family and friends to this fun-filled day

at COSI all about health and fitness. Participate in

our interactive program, the Incredible Human

Machine, engage in hands-on activities about

the human body, try out fitness and sport activity

stations, play on inflatables, and much more. Also

learn about fitness and nutrition from OSU Labs

in Life, Central Ohio Diabetes Association, Giant

Eagle, and the YMCA.

Science Days Annual Presenting Sponsor: Supporting Sponsors:

Media Sponsor:

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January 2012

Fun,hands-onactivitiestypicallyfreewithyourCOSIMembershiporgeneraladmission.

Dora the Explorer Character AppearanceSaturday,November19,2011ExclusiveCOSIMemberMeet&Greet(10am–Noon)

GeneralPublicMeet&Greet (12:30pm–4pm)

Free with COSI admission. Free timed tickets

will be issued on a first-come, first served basis.

Limited quantity available. Please consider

arriving early to secure a ticket to meet Dora the

Explorer. Dora the Explorer is an adventurous,

bilingual, Latina heroine who is always ready

for adventure.

COSIProudlyHosts:TEDx Youth @ Columbus EventThursday,November10,2011 (9am–4pm)

This first-time event is a TEDxYouthDay event

that leverages the influence of a key group of

young change-agents in a school or community.

The events are designed to empower and

inspire young people. Space is limited. Advance

ticket purchase required. Visit tedxcolumbus.

com for details.

COSIProudlyHosts:TEDxColumbus EventFriday,November11,2011 (9am–5pm)

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading,

TEDxColumbus is a program of local, self-

organized events that bring people together to

share a TED-like experience. TEDTalks video

and live speakers combine to spark deep

discussion and connection in a small group.

Space is limited. Advance ticket purchase

required. Visit tedxcolumbus.com for details.

Classic ToysSaturday,November26,2011(10am–5pm)

Celebrate the holidays with classic and timeless

toys that will test your skills! Play with Yo-Yos,

top spinners, hula hoops, and more. Plus, see

fascinating demonstrations by Yo-Yo Artist Dr.

Zeemo and Top Spinning Champion

Mike Hout.

Please note that COSI will be closed Thursday, November 24, 2011.

Friday,December23,2011(10am–3pm)

Put on your railroad engineer’s cap and check

out a huge room full of model railroad layouts

from the Central Ohio S Gaugers, the Central

Ohio O-Scale Engineers, and the Columbus

Garden Railway Society (weekend of December

17 and 18 only). There will be trains of all

sizes and shapes - something for every train

enthusiast! Plus, wooden trains and tracks for

little engineers to explore.

Diego Character AppearanceSaturday,December31,2011ExclusiveCOSIMemberMeet&Greet(10am–

12pm)

GeneralPublicMeet&Greet(12:30pm–4pm)

Free with COSI admission. Free timed tickets

will be issued on a first-come, first served basis.

Limited quantity available. Please consider

arriving early to secure a ticket to meet Diego.

Diego is an 8-year-old Latino action-adventure

hero whose goal is to save and protect animals

and their environment.

Please note that COSI will be closed Saturday,

December 24 and Sunday, December 25, 2011.

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School’s Out Camps: Ages 5–11 KeepyoungmindsbusyduringschoolholidayswithCOSI’sdaycamps,andsaveoncampfeeswithyourCOSIMembership.Allcampsincludeasnackandsupplies.Parentsandcaregivers,pleasepackalunchforyourchild.Wrap-aroundcareisavailableforanadditionalfee.

Reserve:Please Call 614.228.2674

Cost:Single-day camps,$55 for COSI Members, $65 for nonmembers. Weeklong Camps, $285

for COSI members, $335 for nonmembers.

Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement

See actual surgery in real time for ages 12 through AdultCameras take you into the operating room at Mount Carmel Hospital

in Columbus for a live 90-minute total knee replacement procedure.

Ask questions and get answers from the surgical team in real time.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 for upcoming dates and times

(advance reservations required).

Cost: COSI Members, $10 per person; nonmembers, $12 per person

(admission to COSI not included).

In Depth: Autopsy

COSI’s award-winning anatomy program for ages 15 through AdultA forensic pathologist joins you live in this 90-minute videoconferencing

program. Audience members follow an actual recorded human autopsy

from start to finish and solve the case for the cause of death.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 for upcoming dates and times

(advance reservations required).

Cost:COSI Members, $13 per person; nonmembers, $15 per person

(admission to COSI not included).

Interactive Videoconferences

Overnight ProgramsGroup overnight experiences for children in grades 1–8

SpendthenightatCOSI!Youcanregisternow(andpaylater)forCamp-In2012,theovernightexperiencethatlastsalifetime.Camp-InisperfectforBoyScouts,GirlScouts,youthgroups,andfamiliesofallsizes.

Camp-In2012’sthemeisButterflies–all2012camperswillreceiveacaterpillaroftheirowntocareforandobserveasittransformsintoaPaintedLadybutterfly!Camp-In2012includesanexclusivebutterflyworkshopwhereyou’lllearnaboutthelifecycleofabutterflyfromlarvaetoadult.

2012 Camp-In Overnight Programs include: • OnePaintedLadyButterflyCaterpillar(percamper)

• Two-dayCOSIadmission

• ExclusiveaccesstoCOSI’sAdventureexhibition

• Exclusivebutterflyworkshopactivities

• AmovieonCOSI’sExtremeScreen–

Ohio’s BIGGEST movie screen!

• Late-nightsnackandbreakfast

• Souvenirpatch*

Add dinner to your overnight program for $7 per person

Reserve your date now, pay later!• Saturday,January21,2012 (Girls in grades 4-8)

• Saturday,February4,2012(Girls in grades 4-8)

• Friday,February10,2012(Boys in grades 1-8)

• Saturday,February11,2012(Girls in grades 4-8)

• Friday,February17,2012(Girls in grades 1-3)

• Saturday,February25,2012 (Girls in grades 4-8)

• Saturday,March3,2012(Girls in grades 1-3)

• Friday,March16,2012(Girls in grades 4-8)

• Saturday,March17,2012(Boys & girls in grades 1-8)

• Friday,April13,2012(Girls in grades 4-8)

• Saturday,April14,2012(Girls in grades 4-8)

• Friday,April20,2012 (Boys in grades 1-8)

• Saturday,April28,2012(Girls in grades 1-3)

• Friday,May4,2012(Girls in grades 4-8)

• Friday,May18,2012 (Girls in grades 4-8)

• Saturday,May19,2012 Girls in grades 1-3)

Day ProgramsGroup day camp experiences for children in grades K–3

Forchildrennotquitereadyforanovernightexperience,joinusforCOSI’sCamp-In2012DayProgram.It’sadaycampexperiencethat’sperfectforCubScouts,Daisies,Brownies,youthgroups,andfamiliesofallsizes.Reserveyourdatenowandpaylater!Thecamp-indaybeginsat9amandendswhenthefacilitycloses.

Camp-In day programs include:• OnePaintedLadyButterflyCaterpillar(percamper)

• Single-dayadmissiontoCOSI

• Exclusivebutterflyworkshopactivities

• AmovieonCOSI’sExtremeScreen–Ohio’sBIGGESTmoviescreen

• Souvenirpatch*

Add lunch to your program for just $6 more

Reserve your date now, pay later!• Saturday,February4,2012• Saturday,February19,2012• Saturday,March24,2012• Sunday,April14,2012• Saturday,April22,2012• Sunday,April28,2012• Saturday,May5,2012• Saturday,May12,2012

Register:Please Call 614.228.2674 or register online at www.cosi.org

Cost:$18 per person without lunch, $24 per person with lunch.

COSI Camp-In® 2012

*Showyour2012Camp-InsouvenirpatchatCOSI’sBoxOfficeforFREEyouthgeneraladmissionthroughLaborDay2012!

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Robotics CampCapital Day School Holiday: Friday, October 21, 2011 (9am–4pm)

Design, build, and operate your own LEGO

WEDO robot. If only you could program it to

do your homework!

Video Game Camp 1Thanksgiving School Holiday: Wednesday,November23,2011(9am–4pm)

How are computer games created? Learn

the fundamental programming concepts and

create a new game using “Scratch” to share

with friends and family.

Video Game Camp IIThanksgiving School Holiday: Friday, November 25, 2011 (9am–4pm)

How are computer games created? Learn

the fundamental programming concepts and

create a new game using “Game Maker” to

share with friends and family.

COSI Classics Camp IFirst Half of Winter Holiday: December 19–23, 2011(9am–4pm)

One day you’re an astronaut, the next day

you’re digging into the unknown in this camp

chock full of COSI favorites. Each day

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COSI Classics Camp IISecond Half of Winter Holiday: December 26–30, 2011(9am–4pm)

One day you are an astronaut, the next day

you are digging into the unknown in this

camp chock full of COSI favorites. Each day

is different!

Register:Please Call 614.228.2674 or online at www.cosi.org/camp-in

Cost:$35 per person without dinner; $42 per person with dinner.

Questions:Please email explorationprogram@mail.cosi.org

Perfect for Scout Leaders!

Help your Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts fulfill their badge and pin

requirements at COSI! Our three-hour badge workshops are

designed to help Scouts earn badges and pins. Choose from

dozens of badge options in six different categories for both girls

and boys.

Cost: $18 per person, with one adult admitted free for every five children.

Includes all necessary materials, a COSI fun patch, plus COSI general

admission. Please note that badges and pins are not included.

Visit: COSI online at cosi.org for available topics, then call 614.228.2674

to schedule your workshop.

Scout Badge Workshops

FREEEEEEZE!Based on Snowballs by Louis

Ehlert. Snowballs are cold and

wet! Explore more about cold and

wet as we discover winter fun.

FridayWorkshops:December2AND16,2011(meeting both days)

SaturdayWorkshops:December3AND17,2011(meeting both days)

Choose our early morning

(9:30am–10:15am)

OR mid-morning

(10:45am–11:30am)

on either session.

Rockets & StarsBased on Roaring Rockets by Tony

Mitton and Ant Parker. What do

you see in the night sky? Explore

the moon and stars, astronauts,

rockets and more.

FridayWorkshops:November4AND18,2011(meeting both days)

SaturdayWorkshops:November5AND19,2011(meeting both days)

Choose our early morning

(9:30am–10:15am)

OR mid-morning

(10:45am–11:30am)

on either session

It’s MeSupported by:

Based on What I Like About Me by

Allia Zobel Nolan. Head, shoulders,

knees and toes! Explore what

makes you and me special.

FridayWorkshops:January6AND20,2012(meeting both days)

SaturdayWorkshops:January7AND21,2012(meeting both days)

Choose early morning

(9:30am–10:15am)

OR mid-morning

(10:45am–11:30am)

for either session.

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Infant Workshops: Ages 6–17 monthsThesegentleworkshopsaredesignedforinfantsandtheirfavoritegrown-uptoexploretheirenvironmentthroughsensory,finemotor,andcreativeexpression.InfantWorkshopsmeetoncefor45minutes.

Early Childhood Workshops

Register: Call 614.228.2674

Cost: COSI Members $12 per one child/adult pair; nonmembers $17 per one child/adult pair.

Online: www.cosi.org/infant-workshops

Toddler Workshops: Ages 18–36 monthsInvestigatetheworldaroundyouandyourtoddlerthroughhands-onactivities,take-homematerials,andlotsoftimecreatingandexploringtogether.ToddlerWorkshopsmeettwicefor45minutes.Bookthreeworkshopsfor$75andsave$2perworkshop!

Register: Please call 614.228.2674

Cost: COSI Members, $27 per each adult/child pair. Nonmembers, $34 per each adult/

child pair. COSI Members book three workshops for $75 and save $2 per workshop!

Preschool Workshops: Ages 3–5 yearsFor children not yet in kindergarten and their favorite adult to explore the world around them. Preschool workshops meet once for two hours, and include a snack, hands-on activities, and take-home materials. Book three workshops for $75 and COSI Members save $2 per workshop!

Squishy ScienceFeel, touch, squish and explore slime, flubber, oobleck and

more! Recipes will be provided so you can create more

goo at home.

Wednesday,October26,2011Saturday,October29,2011Choose between our morning workshop (10am–Noon) or

afternoon workshop (2pm–4pm) on either date above.

Astronaut AdventureExplore our solar system and how astronauts travel in this

out-of-this-world workshop!

Wednesday,November9,2011Saturday,November12,2011Choose between our morning workshop (10am–Noon) or

afternoon workshop (2pm–4pm) on either date above. C-C-Cold ScienceChill out while we learn about the science of cold! Explore

some really cool, wet and dry experiments.

Wednesday,December7,2011Saturday,December10,2011Choose between our morning workshop (10am–Noon) or

afternoon workshop (2pm–4pm) on either date above.

An Afternoon in the CityUse science as a lens to explore human life as we experience a

day in the city.

Wednesday,January25,2012Saturday,January28,2012Choose between our morning workshop (10am–Noon) or

afternoon workshop (2pm–4pm) on either date above.

Register: Please call 614.228.2674

Cost: COSI Members, $27 per each adult/child pair.

Nonmembers, $34 per each adult/child pair. COSI Members

book three workshops for $75 and save $2 per workshop!

SnowBased on The Snowy Day by

Ezra Jack Keats. Discover the

winter season and everything

that’s cold and snowy.

ThursdayWorkshops:December1OR15,2011(10am–10:45am)

SundayWorkshops:December11OR18,2011(3:30pm–4:15pm)

Stars & ShapesBased on Shapes in Space by

Alise Robinson. Come build,

paint, and explore a world made

up of shapes of all colors

and sizes.

ThursdayWorkshops:November3OR17,2011(10am–10:45am)

SundayWorkshops:November6OR20,2011 (3:30pm–4:15pm)

Mud & DirtBased on Diggers and Dumpers, published by Dorling Kindersley

Publishing, Inc. Here’s the dirt –

dig, bury, and rake through this

delightful time with your baby.

ThursdayWorkshops:October6OR20,2011(10am–10:45am)

SundayWorkshops:October2OR16,2011 (3:30pm–4:15pm)

Yuck & MuckBased on Mud by Mary Lyn Ray.

Squish and squash and explore

this ultimate slimy sensory

experience with your toddler.

FridayWorkshops:October7AND21,2011(meets both days)

SaturdayWorkshops:October8AND22,2011(meets both days)

Choose early morning

(9:30am–10:15am)

OR mid-morning

(10:45am–11:30am)

on either session.

Presenting Sponsor: Sciencecareerexplorationforhighschoolstudents.

Have a high school student who’s passionate about science? Join COSI

Academy, COSI’s career exploration program for students in grades 9–12

considering science, technology, engineering, math, and health careers.

COSI Academy meets at COSI on the first Saturday of every month

(excluding holidays) from October to May. Scholarships are available.

Annual tuition includes all monthly meetings.

Cost:COSI Members $325; nonmembers $400. Select a single month

program for $50.

COSI AcademyPresented by:

ForInformation:Contact Amy Parker, Director of COSI Academy,

at cosiacademy@mail.cosi.org

Free Panel Discussion:“The Evolution of Religion” FeaturingNPR’sNealConanWednesday,October5,2011 (7pm–9pm)

IntheWOSU@COSIStudios

Have religious beliefs served an evolutionary purpose? Join us for “The

Evolution of Religion,” a panel discussion about the intersection of science

and religion hosted by Neal Conan, host of NPR’s “Talk of the Nation.”

Panelists will include Nicholas Wade, New York Times writer and author of

“The Faith Instinct.” Presented by COSI, WOSU, the Ohio State University

Department of Entomology and supported by a grant from the John

Templeton Foundation.

This event is free but pre-registration is required. Register online at http://

evolutionofreligion.eventbrite.com/ or call 614.228.2674 for details.

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Cow Eye DissectionHave you ever wondered what’s inside an eyeball? Dissect an actual cow’s

eye in this squishy, slippery, and “eye-opening” workshop. Each pair of

participants receives one cow eye. At least one member of each pair must

be 12 or older.

Saturday,September24,2011 (1pm)

Sunday,September25,2011 (2:30pm)

Saturday,October1,2011 (1pm)

Sunday,October2,2011 (2:30pm)

RocketsCatch one of COSI’s entertaining live science shows, and then learn how

astronauts leave the Earth, how they survive in space, and how they return

home in this 45-minute workshop. Design, build, and test your own rockets,

and try some liquid-nitrogen ice cream. Includes a take-home

experiment, too!

Saturday,October15,2011 (2pm)

Sunday,October16,2011(3pm)

Pumpkin PatchTWO DAYS ONLY

Join COSI’s Gadgeteer for a fun and spooky look at all the things that make

us think of the autumn season. Then continue learning together during a

45-minute hands-on workshop that includes a taste of liquid nitrogen ice

cream. Includes a take-home experiment, too!

Saturday,October29,2011 (2pm)

Sunday,October30,2011(3pm)

Holiday LightsCOSI’s intrepid Gadgeteer takes you and your family on a whirlwind tour

of holiday lighting - from the simple candle to the electric lamp, with stops

along the way for fiery explosions, super-cold liquid nitrogen fun, and more.

Then continue learning together during a 45-minute hands-on workshop

that includes a taste of liquid nitrogen ice cream. Includes a take-home

experiment, too!

Friday,November25,2011 (2pm)

Saturday,November26,2011 (2pm)

Sunday,November27,2011(3pm)

Saturdays,December3,10&17,2011 (2pm)

Sundays,December4,11,18,2011(3pm)

Thursday,December22,2011 (2pm)

Friday,December23,2011(2pm)

Register:COSI Members may reserve in advance by calling 614.228.2674.

Nonmembers, please inquire about remaining spots at the COSI Box Office

on your arrival.

Cost:COSI Members $5; nonmembers $5, plus COSI general admission.

You Try It! Family WorkshopsFor Families With Children Ages 6–12Catchaliveshow,thentrysomescienceyourselfwitha45-minuteworkshopthatincludesatake-homeexperimentandascientificicecreamtreat.

Girls meet professional and student engineers, explore

careers in engineering, participate in hands-on workshops,

and have a great time learning and meeting new friends.

Saturday,November12,2011(9am – 3:15pm) at COSI

Register:Online at cosi.org beginning late September 2011. Advance

registration is required.Cost: $40 per person (includes one workshop, lunch,

souvenir t-shirt, and COSI admission). Scholarships are available.

Just for middle-school girls!Girls Discover… Engineering!Aday-longexplorationofengineeringcareersexclusivelyforgirlsingrades6–8

Supported by:

Scholarships made possible by:

Homeschool WorkshopsSingle-day science workshops for students ages 6–13 Parents, learn with your children using materials that you might not have at home (LEGO Mindstorm Robots, COSI’s Adventure and Labs In Life exhibits and more) to better understand real and relevant science concepts. Workshops include pre- and post-visit lessons for use at home to further your child’s science inquiry. Participants socialize with other young scientists while exploring science careers, too!

COSI also offers professional experiences for homeschool students. Youth age 12 and up are invited to join the COSI Team as volunteers.

Earn a letter of recommendation, develop relationships with science educators and business personnel, and much more.

All COSI workshops align to Ohio Academic Content Standards.

Register: Please call 614.228.2674. Registration closes two weeks prior to program date.

Cost: COSI Members: $27 for one parent & one child, or reserve three workshops together for $75 (COSI Members only); additional family members,

$13.50. Nonmembers: $34 for one parent & one child; additional family members, $17.

Introduction to RoboticsSeptember1,2011(10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Discover how a robot is made and how it performs its tasks using LEGO

WeDo ROBOTS. Build models, attach sensors and motors and perform

simple programming maneuvers on your robot.

AnimationOctober6,2011(10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Learn how advancements in science and technology have made the art of

animation more efficient and cost effective. Create your own animated film.

Introduction to ElectricityNovember3,2011(10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Learn about electrical current and how it travels by creating a simple

electric circuits. Explore how electricity influences our everyday lives through

light bulbs, motors, and cell phones. Design and build your own

scribbling machine.

Uncovering Mysteries in AdventureDecember1,2011(10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Uncover the mysteries that await you in COSI’s Adventure exhibition. Hone

your process skills and use them to solve puzzles and discover the treasure

of knowledge.

Inquiry into Health & PhysiologyJanuary5,2012(10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Learn about your body systems; how and why your body works the way it

does and how and why we need to keep it healthy.

Advanced RoboticsFebruary2,2012(10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Are you up to the challenge? Use your skills gained in the Intermediate

Robotics class to become part of an engineering team to create robotics

programs to meet the maneuvering challenges for your robot using LEGO

Mindstorm robots.

Inquiry into GeneticsMarch1,2012(10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Can you roll your tongue? Are your ear lobes attached? Why do some of us

have different hair color or eye color? Extract some DNA and join COSI in

an exploration of genetics to discover why plants and animals are the way

they are.

Inquiry into WaterApril5,2012(10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Dive into the study of water with COSI. Explore the chemical and physical

properties of water and why water is so essential to life on our planet.

Investigate ways to take care of and protect our water for the

next generation.

Experience with

preferred for

this workshop

Mindstorm Robots