Class is Now in Session!
May 16 2009 - 1:45PM
PR Newswire (US)
SANDUSKY, Ohio, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Moon rocks, Microgravity Man
and even a visit from the Wright Brothers will highlight the
all-new Math and Science Week at Cedar Point amusement park/resort
in Sandusky, Ohio. Schools from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and
Pennsylvania are expected to attend this exciting five-day event
taking place Monday through Friday, May 18-22. Students and
teachers will find a variety of educational programs and activities
appropriate for middle and high school students. Participating in
the event will be NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland; COSI
(Center of Science and Industry) of Columbus, Ohio; and the Detroit
Science Center. The Glenn Research Center will provide a variety of
displays in the park's Grand Ballroom each day of the event.
Authentic moon rocks and lunar dust will be on display Monday while
the Wright Brothers will talk about aeronautics on Wednesday.
NASA's Microgravity Man will end the week with a demonstration
about microgravity at the Power Tower on Friday. An exhibit
featuring the Ares Crew Launch Vehicle will be on display all week
while perennial favorites such as the Space Trivia Game Show and a
space-themed photo booth will also be presented each day. COSI
Columbus will be at the event all week with its new Science Spot
exhibit that uses hands-on exhibits to illustrate the laws of
science. The Science Spot activities include Force & Motion,
Structures, Gadgets and Gizmos, Space, Puzzling Puzzles and Amazing
Magnets. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Detroit Science Center, one
of the ten largest science museums in the United States, will
present several exhibits on centripetal force, magnetic fields and
chemical reactions. In addition to the exhibits and special
activities, many students will be given class assignments to
complete work sheets that illustrate the speed, velocity and
acceleration of Cedar Point's rides and roller coasters. With 75
rides including 17 roller coasters, Cedar Point has more rides and
more roller coasters than any park in the world. Participating
groups of 15 or more students can purchase discounted tickets to
the event. (Advanced reservations are required.) For more
information, interested school groups can visit
http://cedarpoint.com/students or call Cedar Point Group Sales at
800.448.2428. DATASOURCE: Cedar Point Amusement Park/Resort
CONTACT: Robin Innes, Director of Public Relations,
+1-419-627-2226, , of Cedar Point Amusement Park/Resort Web Site:
http://cedarpoint.com/students
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