The science of thrills!

Physics, math and science students to converge on Cedar Point to study in the world's largest classroom.

Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio, May 9, 2005 - Leave the books in the classroom! More than 8,000 students from the Midwest will grab their protractors, calculators and rulers and head to Cedar Point on Thursday, May 19 for the famed amusement park/resort's 20th annual Physics Day and 5th annual Middle School Math and Science Day.

High School physics students will have the chance to apply the lessons they've learned in the classroom to Cedar Point's world-record-breaking collection of 68 rides, including maXair - the latest high-thrill addition to the park's midway. Students will measure speed, velocity, acceleration, power, and more.

The NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland will also participate in the event with a presentation by Cleveland-native astronaut Donald Thomas at 11 a.m. in the Cedar Point Ballroom (barring any unforeseen operational commitments or mission priorities). Students will also get to test their knowledge of space exploration with a quiz show, with students competing against each other for prizes. Other NASA activities will include a visit from Microgravity Man - NASA's caped crusader, and a presentation and display by NASA engineer Tom Benson where students can learn about the power of rockets.

Middle school students will discover how math and science apply to the fun of Cedar Point by using stopwatches, rulers and calculators to measure speed, height and shape. Rides such as Top Thrill Dragster, Wicked Twister and Demon Drop will be the subjects of their studies.

For more information on Physics Day and Middle School Math and Science Day or to purchase tickets, please visit http://groups.cedarpoint.com or call Cedar Point Group Sales at 800.448.2428