ADVISORY/So Cal Students Take the Lab to Knott's Thrill Rides for World-Class Education in Science.

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ADVISORY...for Friday (Feb. 21)

BUENA PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2003

Theme Park Partners With Edwards AFB To Host 5th Annual Physics Day for Area Students Featuring Onsite Physics Learning Activities and Demonstrations

WHAT:        Fifth Annual Knott's Theme Park Physics Day -- Knott's to
             host 7,000+ students from throughout Southern California
             for a day filled with science-related activities.
             Edwards Air Force Base and local science educators have
             joined together with the theme park's educational staff
             to create a variety of learning contests and games
             centered around the park's thrill rides. An opening
             lecture will be conducted by F-16 Test Pilots and Flight
             Engineer.

VISUALS:     -- Students measuring the g-forces on Knott's thrill
                rides.
             --  Paper Tower Construction Contest
             --  Presentation by F-16 Test Pilots and Flight Engineer
             --  Ride Operations Presents "The Physics Behind the
                 Rides"

WHEN:        Friday, Feb. 21, 2003
             Exclusive Time for Participants: 8-10 a.m.
             Park Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
             Paper Power Tower Construction Contest: 10 a.m.
             F-16 Presentation: 11 a.m.
             "The Physics Behind the Rides": 1 p.m.

WHERE:       Knott's Theme Park: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park

             Media Check-In location designated as pre-arranged.

Note to Media: Fun Visuals