There’s a Certain Electricity Here in Augusta
by Robin Dawson

Even though the many third set tie breaks that have already been played in the early rounds here at the Mixed State League Championships are causing a lot of excitement, that’s not the electricity I’m talking about. 

Fort Discovery, the National Science Center’s incredible, interactive environment on Augusta’s Riverwalk contains the electricity I’m talking about here.  It’s worth a stop if you’ve got a little time on your hands between matches.

Fort Discovery fires the imaginations of children and adults by making math, science and technology come alive.  Your Fort Discovery experience will be one to remember with 250 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations and workshops, virtual realities and much more! 

Julie Butler, State Marketing and Initiatives Coordinator at the National Science Center said, “Fort Discovery has gadgets, gizmos, and fun challenges, galore!  I work here and I still discover new, fun things to investigate – every day!  Like our slogan says:  Fort Discovery, the smart place to have fun!” 

Just what are some of the things you can experience at Fort Discovery?  Here’s a start:

Top 10 Things to Do at the National Science Center’s FORT DISCOVERY 

10. Climb the 22 foot tall, space-themed Martian Towers that features numerous climbing and interactive play areas throughout its multiple levels.

9.  Introduce kids to the wonders of physical science in the KidScape play area (designed for young scientists 7 years old and younger accompanied by an adult).

8.  Grab a delicious lunch at Discovery Deli on the Levee and enjoy it on the Riverwalk if the weather is nice!

7.  Browse through the gift shop for unique items designed with fun and education in mind...guaranteed to tantalize the inquisitive!

6.  Marvel at the 10-foot long lightning bolts generated by Fort Discovery’s exciting 1,000,000 volt Tesla coil.

5.  Become part of an exciting live science demonstration during one of our PowerStation presentations.

4.  Watch our live honey bees fly into and out of the building, maintaining their hive.

3.  Take a look at the night skies and experience the interpretive, live programs that change with the season in our StarLab Planetarium.

2.  Visit the Knox Gallery for the special “The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci" traveling exhibit.

1.  Ride the Human Gyro in the Space Technologies gallery.

Fort Discovery
One 7^th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
800-325-5445
www.nationalsciencecenter.org

Mention you are with USTA to receive $5 admission Aug 15-17th 2008