On February 6, students at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School learned about energy during a presentation and hands-on activities presented by COSI Center of Science and Industry of Columbus, Ohio.
The Energy! curriculum investigates the various forces and energies that are acting around individuals at all times. Students learned about potential and kinetic energy, contact and non-contact force, circuits, and magnets and became honorary ”COSI Energy Explorers,” all while fixing the Super Awesome Machine (S.A.M.).
There were numerous hands-on activity stations. Students observed and experienced energy transfer, conservation of energy, and momentum through an interactive u-shaped ramp. Students explored potential and kinetic energy as well as contact force by making massive domino chains and knocking them down. Students also explored how moving magnets can create electricity and discussed real-world applications for generators. Properties of light, friction, electrical currents, conductors and insulators were all examined through fun, interactive displays.
Student Eric Nemunaitis said, “It was fun to do all the activities about energy.”
Student Dylan Seese said, “I liked the Rube Goldberg Machines. It was fun experimenting with different pieces to see if it would work.”
“Thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring this annual event,” said Principal Sarah Read, Chagrin Falls Intermediate School. “We are so grateful for their support and for the many parent volunteers who made this special day possible. COSI Day is one of many where we are reminded how fortunate we are to have such supportive and engaged families!”
Student Eric Nemunaitis said, “It was fun to do all the activities about energy.”
Student Dylan Seese said, “I liked the Rube Goldberg Machines. It was fun experimenting with different pieces to see if it would work.”
