During the program, your class will work in teams to answer questions posed about art from the past and the modern era while using the language they are studying. The art shown is from the respective country or culture, i.e. Spanish art for the Spanish program. Students and teachers gain a greater realization of the importance of speaking in their target language. This program is a fun way to practice and improve speaking skills while learning about the culture and art. When visiting the Center of Science and Industry in Toledo , better known as COSI Toledo, students participate in hands-on experiments to learn about air pressure.
Students watch a live demonstration of a balloon shrinking after being immersed in liquid nitrogen.
Then small groups of students participate in activities using materials sent to the teacher by COSI and some materials supplied by the teacher. A couple of students heat a pop bottle full of water, and then quickly transfer it to cold water. Hosted by the Museum of Tolerance in California , a holocaust survivor tells his or her story while students listen attentively. Following the presentation, about 30 minutes are allotted for students' questions. This program's strength is the real-world personal story of a historical event.