Explore Science. Discover Fun! at COSI Toledo
COSI Toledo - 1 Discovery Way, Toledo Ohio 43604 - 419.244.2674 TEL - 419.255.2674 FAX

Family Science Nights

 

Students and parents have the opportunity to be scientists with 9 hands-on activities. Your school can even choose the topic: Structures or Forces and Motion! Your festival will last approximately two hours and students will receive a Data Recording Sheet to record their scientific discoveries. All activities are aligned to Ohio standards and Michigan benchmarks. A great evening event to get both students and parents excited about science!

Festivals are designed to include material for OGT and Achievement Test preparation! This event is the perfect way to get your school ready for the test!

 

There are two Science Night themes

Forces and Motion - Nine activities reinforce Newton's Three Laws of Motion and allow students to discover both the science and the scientists behind some of the world's greatest inventions.

Sample Activities:

  • Crash Test Dummies: Experience the importance of seatbelt safety as gravity and Newton's Laws teach us.
  • Button Boyo: Explore potential and kinetic energy by making and experimenting with miniature flywheels to take home.
  • Roller Coaster: Build your own thrill ride and discover what it takes to be a roller coaster engineer.

 

Structures - Build big with nine, hands-on math and engineering activities designed around some of history's most notable creations.

Sample Activities:

  • Keystone Arch: Discover the architectural trick behind this amazing structure.
  • Geodesic Domes: Students will learn why different shapes are better than others when designing structures.
  • Earthquake Table: Construct a building able to withstand a seismic challenge and put it to the test.

 

When planning your Family Science Night keep in mind that:

Included FREE with every Science Night

  • In-school marketing materials and support
  • Volunteer recruitment materials
  • Press release for your local media
  • Post visit activities
  • Curriculum guide for teachers
  • Supplies for 9 activity tables for all students
  • Content standards alignment for all activities
  • "What I did in school today" take home sheet for each student
  • Data recording sheet for each student

 

COSI Toledo provides:

  • Adult volunteer training
  • All materials for activities including student Data Recoding Sheets
  • Curriculum guide for teachers with standards alignment and post activity

School/Organization provides:

  • Eight-foot table for each activity
  • Adult volunteers for each activity
  • School gym or other large, multi-purpose room
  • Access to water and electricity

 

Cost:

$900/night

 

For more information or to reserve a Science Festival please call 419.244.2674 or email the WOW coordinator.