Class is Now in Session!

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.

SOURCE Cedar Point Amusement Park/Resort