COSI is a nationally esteemed science center that has delighted Central Ohio with all things science for 55 years, inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics and delivering our experiential, "hands-on fun" brand of learning. As a trusted educational resource for families, schools, and community partners, COSI is an essential element of our community, engaging more than one million people annually through onsite, offsite, and online experiences.
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Learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers as you discuss the flow of energy through a food chain. Then, use some yarn and paper plates to create a food web. This is a great way to discuss impacts that occur when a link in the food web is missing.
We have all heard that we need to wash our hands regularly. Why is that? In this activity, use the scientific method to run your own experiment showing the difference between washed and unwashed hands.
Create your own pH indicator to determine whether household solutions are acidic, basic, or neutral.