COGNiTiON Impact Survey

COGNiTiON Impact Survey

Believe it or not, Cognition Science and Discovery Center has been around for 8 years now! We are hoping an expansion is in our near future, but before we go any further we want to know how we're doing--have we had an impact on the families we aim to serve? And if we grow, what are our families hoping for?
A Little About You
I am a (select all that apply):

MomDadGrandmaGrandpaAuntUncleCaregiverActive community memberRetireeSeasonal reisdentYear-round residentOther
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Email Address (if you would like to be updated on the results and upcoming events)
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What grades are your kids/grandkids (select all that apply)?

0-3yrsPreschool 4-5 yrsKindergarten1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th
Where do you live?

ArcadiaBear LakeBenzoniaBeulahCopemishElbertaFrankfortHonorInterlochenKalevaLake AnnManisteeThompsonvilleTraverse CityOther
Have you been visiting recently?

Not in the past yearNot in yearsYes, this yearYes, within a month or twoYes, we come all the time
What schools have your children or grandchildren attended? (Select all that apply to their entire school career)

Betsie Valley ElementaryCrystal Lake ElementaryHomestead Hills ElementaryLake Ann ElementaryPlatte River ElementaryBenzie Central Middle and High SchoolFrankfort & Elberta ElementaryFrankfort and Elberta Middle and High SchoolGlen Lake ElementaryGlen Lake Middle and High SchoolBear Lake ElementaryBear Lake Middle and High SchoolTraverse City Area Public SchoolsHomeschoolNew Covenant Christian AcademyBenzie Christian AcademyOther
How many times do you think you've visited Cognition, total?

I've never been there1 or 23-56-1010 or more
How have you visited? (select all that apply)

School field tripMultiple school field tripsWith familyWith friendsBirthday partiesWe are MembersDaily Admission
How often do you visit other Children's Museums or Hands-On Science Centers? (select one answer for each)

Never beforeEvery couple yearsOnce a year2-4 times a year5-12 times a yearMultiple times a monthOther
About Cognition

How was your overall impression of Cognition's staff? 1= Poor 5= Great

	1	2	3	4	5
Helpfulness
Friendliness
Knowledgable

Tell us what your family thought of our exhibit areas (if there are some that you haven't tried, just select N/A on those):

	N/A, no opinion	1 -Minimally interesting	2 - Interesting	5 - Truly Inspirational!
Brain Café & Build it Corner (Game Tables)
Heritage Orchard & Crystal City
Boat/Plane/Fort Area
Circuits (Bike generator, Snap Circuits, Discover Tree)
Maker Space & Air Tubes
Sound Garden
Exploration Table (shells, bones, magnifying glasses)

How would you rate the overall exhibit quality?

Tell us what you thought of the other experiences we offer (if there are some that you haven't tried, just select N/A on those):

	N/A, no opinion	1 -Minimally interesting	2 - Interesting	5 - Truly Inspirational!
Virtual Reality
Planetarium
Summer Day Camp
Animal Experiences (holding and petting all the COG Creatures)

Which of our animals is your family most interested in (top 3)

SnakesTurtlesTarantulasGuinea PigsFerretsHedgehogsFishOcean creaturesBirdsChinchillasRatsLizardsInsects
What has been your favorite experience (memory or exhibit area) so far?
How long have you been visiting the center?

we're new this year1-2 years3-5 years5-7 yearsSince you opened

For any of your family members, did Cognition:

	No	Somewhat	Yes	Yes, a ton!
increase your curiosity?
help you try something you wouldn't have tried?
make you wonder about anything?
engage you in activities?
provide a fun place to explore?
help you learn something new?
change your opinion on any subject or animal?
give you an idea or interest in a career path?
improve how you feel about learning?
improve how you feel about science?
help you feel connected to community?

Tell us more details about any of these answers that you're excited about (what did you try, wonder about, change your opinion on, career ideas, new interests, etc.)
How helpful has Cognition been in your family's desire to learn?

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Uninspiring, 5 is Inspirational
Any additional comments regarding the exhibits or programs at Cognition?
Ideas and Suggestions

The word "cognition" means to learn through thought, experiences, and the senses. Help us to make this place customized for the interest of our local students!
How well did did your experiences at Cognition seem to fit in with what your kids are learning (or had learned before) at school? ?

It didn't seem relevant to anythingIt fit in with things they were learning (i.e. the Snap Circuit station reinforced things they knew about electricity)It expanded on things they have learned about (i.e. the snap circuit station had a lot more information about electricity that added to what they have already learned)They saw things they have learned about and subjects that they haven't learned about at school yet (i.e. They haven't learned anything about circuits before the Snap Circuit station)I'm not sure
What is something you would like to learn more about or you think you might have wanted to know more about when you were younger?
What might a good hands-on experience be to help learn about that?
If we were able to make Cognition bigger, what else should we include inside?
If we were able to add more outdoor space to Cognition, what would you think would be cool there?
Any other feedback, ideas, or questions?
Would you be interested in helping in a part of our expansion efforts?

yesnomaybe
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What overall impact has Cognition had on your family, if any?
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COGNiTiON Impact Survey

A Little About You

About Cognition

Ideas and Suggestions