333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Phone: (888) 819-2674 ext. 0Fax: (614) 228-6363
Individual Program
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5
Career Education, Problem Solving, Sciences
The hand is quicker than the eye as J. Randall Hicks gives a presentation of one of the world’s oldest magic tricks: The Cups and Balls. Go behind the scenes to discover the secret with step-by-step instructions on how to perform this classic effect using everyday objects. Mr. Hicks will then discuss some of the psychology of magic with a comparison to some of the visual tricks used by animals in nature. J. Randall Hicks has a B. F. A. in Theatre from Marshall University and has worked as a professional magician at King’s Island and Carowinds Theme Parks. Mr. Hicks continues to perform magic shows for parties and special occasions as "The Great Randini".The program includes a test connection, the session with the expert, and biographical and subject information that will be sent out ahead of time. Students will also be given a challenge written by the expert to try and solve prior to the program. We recommend the students prepare questions in advance of the videoconference.
- Introduction of the expert- Presentation by the expert (format varies, usually about 20-30 minutes in length)- Student discussion and Q&A with the expert, in a round-robin fashion through all the schools connected
By participating in this program, students will:- be exposed to science and technology applications in the real world- face a challenge that scientists have- explore various career paths in science and technology- learn what they want to know about science and technology fields by directing questions at experts
Specifics vary according to program.Science content standards for grades 5-8:A. Understandings about scientific inquiryE. Understandings about science and technologyF. Science and technology in societyG. Science as a human endeavor, and the nature of science.Science content standards for grades 9-12:A. Understandings about scientific inquiryE. Understandings about science and technologyF. Science and technology in local, national, and global challengesG. Science as a human endeavor and the nature of scientific knowledge
60 minutes
Program Date
Program Time
Network Time
Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile.
12/3/2007
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
11/26/2007
Please visit COSI's website to make your reservation. http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/
Interactive Cost: $145.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
We ask that anyone making a reservation please check school calendars for holidays, professional development days and testing dates. We also ask that the person making the reservation please coordinate with teachers, technical coordinators, bridges and other interested parties prior to submitting the request. COSI will retain a $25 processing fee for ALL reservations and test connections: the processing fee and test connection are included in the price of the program. If you need to cancel a reservation, you must reschedule your program two weeks prior to the show. COSI will reschedule your program or test connection one time before an additional $25 rescheduling fee is added to the price. This $25 rescheduling fee applies to both program and test connections and will be added every time a schedule change is made beyond the first reschedule. COSI understands the occasional need to reschedule programs due to changing schedules, inclement weather or technical difficulties. However, COSI begins to commit time and resources to a program the moment a reservation is received. COSI strongly recommends performing a test connection at least 2 days prior to the event. The school has the right to cancel any program the day of the test if a successful connection cannot be made and COSI will refund all but the $25 processing fee. If a school declines the test connection, or reschedules the program or test connection within the two-week period, COSI reserves the right to charge the full dollar amount for the program.
No
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 512 KIP
We require schools dial into us. However, we can dial out to the schools and reverse line charges if special arrangements are made. We strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher.
Individual Program
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5
Career Education, Problem Solving, Sciences
The hand is quicker than the eye as J. Randall Hicks gives a presentation of one of the world’s oldest magic tricks: The Cups and Balls. Go behind the scenes to discover the secret with step-by-step instructions on how to perform this classic effect using everyday objects. Mr. Hicks will then discuss some of the psychology of magic with a comparison to some of the visual tricks used by animals in nature. J. Randall Hicks has a B. F. A. in Theatre from Marshall University and has worked as a professional magician at King’s Island and Carowinds Theme Parks. Mr. Hicks continues to perform magic shows for parties and special occasions as "The Great Randini".The program includes a test connection, the session with the expert, and biographical and subject information that will be sent out ahead of time. Students will also be given a challenge written by the expert to try and solve prior to the program. We recommend the students prepare questions in advance of the videoconference.
- Introduction of the expert- Presentation by the expert (format varies, usually about 20-30 minutes in length)- Student discussion and Q&A with the expert, in a round-robin fashion through all the schools connected
By participating in this program, students will:- be exposed to science and technology applications in the real world- face a challenge that scientists have- explore various career paths in science and technology- learn what they want to know about science and technology fields by directing questions at experts
Specifics vary according to program.Science content standards for grades 5-8:A. Understandings about scientific inquiryE. Understandings about science and technologyF. Science and technology in societyG. Science as a human endeavor, and the nature of science.Science content standards for grades 9-12:A. Understandings about scientific inquiryE. Understandings about science and technologyF. Science and technology in local, national, and global challengesG. Science as a human endeavor and the nature of scientific knowledge
60 minutes
Program Date
Program Time
Network Time
Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile.
12/3/2007
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
11/26/2007
Please visit COSI's website to make your reservation. http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/
Interactive Cost: $145.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
We ask that anyone making a reservation please check school calendars for holidays, professional development days and testing dates. We also ask that the person making the reservation please coordinate with teachers, technical coordinators, bridges and other interested parties prior to submitting the request. COSI will retain a $25 processing fee for ALL reservations and test connections: the processing fee and test connection are included in the price of the program. If you need to cancel a reservation, you must reschedule your program two weeks prior to the show. COSI will reschedule your program or test connection one time before an additional $25 rescheduling fee is added to the price. This $25 rescheduling fee applies to both program and test connections and will be added every time a schedule change is made beyond the first reschedule. COSI understands the occasional need to reschedule programs due to changing schedules, inclement weather or technical difficulties. However, COSI begins to commit time and resources to a program the moment a reservation is received. COSI strongly recommends performing a test connection at least 2 days prior to the event. The school has the right to cancel any program the day of the test if a successful connection cannot be made and COSI will refund all but the $25 processing fee. If a school declines the test connection, or reschedules the program or test connection within the two-week period, COSI reserves the right to charge the full dollar amount for the program.
No
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 512 KIP
We require schools dial into us. However, we can dial out to the schools and reverse line charges if special arrangements are made. We strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher.