Explore liquids, solids, and physical changes while you make a sweet treat. …
Explore liquids, solids, and physical changes while you make a sweet treat. It just takes a little bit of work and a little bit of science to make homemade ice cream!
Have you ever seen a flash streaking across the sky - what …
Have you ever seen a flash streaking across the sky - what we sometimes call a shooting star? That\'s actually a meteor - a piece of rock from outer space - zooming through Earth\'s atmosphere and burning up while it does so. If it makes it to the ground, what do you think will happen? In today\'s activity, explore impact craters that can form if one of those meteors makes it to the ground.
Learn about how museum objects are inspected before they are added to …
Learn about how museum objects are inspected before they are added to a collection. Then, explore how light can cause damage to objects in a museum by performing a hands-on experiment at home.
Learn how to do a few magic tricks that are really just …
Learn how to do a few magic tricks that are really just using the science of static electricity. Then, use what you have learned to put on a Magic Show for your household!
In this lesson, we will explore the properties of Oobleck - a …
In this lesson, we will explore the properties of Oobleck - a simple mixture of cornstarch and water. Oobleck is unique because it is a non-Newtonian fluid. At room temperature, it can behave as both a solid and a liquid.
Looking for ways to help save the planet? Reusing is one great …
Looking for ways to help save the planet? Reusing is one great way to help! For example, you can reuse a cloth bag rather than going through multiple single-use plastic or paper bags. In this activity, grab a pair of scissors and an old t-shirt to make your own reusable bag!
Have you ever written a book? Have you ever wanted to, but …
Have you ever written a book? Have you ever wanted to, but weren\'t sure how? In today\'s activity, make a small booklet out of a single sheet of printer paper. Then, fill your book with whatever you want!
Engineer your own hoop glider! See if you can create a simple …
Engineer your own hoop glider! See if you can create a simple glider that will fly when you throw it. Learn about the physical forces involved in making your glider fly.
White light is made up of all the colors of the rainbow. …
White light is made up of all the colors of the rainbow. In this activity, use water, a mirror, a flashlight, and a shallow pan or bowl to make a rainbow!
Scientists use timelines to record important events in the history of Earth, …
Scientists use timelines to record important events in the history of Earth, just like we can make a timeline of a day in our life. Explore the history of the earth by making a timeline of events in your own life.
Join Columbus Metropolitan Library and COSI to read an excerpt of The …
Join Columbus Metropolitan Library and COSI to read an excerpt of The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder, and meet Chum, one of COSI\'s very own box turtles! Then, make your own colorful turtle at home!
Wind is a noticeable movement of a gas like air. We can …
Wind is a noticeable movement of a gas like air. We can perceive it, or feel it, when we walk outside on a rainy day. In this activity, make your own wind cannon and try your hand at throwing small puffs of air!
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