Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Experimentation Station Introduced at Port Discover

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu
Experimentation Station Introduced at Port Discover
Saltwater Circuits Featured in December


Elizabeth City, NC --- Port Discover has added the Experimentation Station to its interactive discovery gallery. Experimentation Station provides visitors with an opportunity to conduct a lab-based inquiry experiment. The experiments will change monthly. They are free and during Port Discover’s normal operating hours.

December’s experiment features Saltwater Circuits. Did you know that you can use saltwater to make a light bulb shine or a bell ring? Explore the science behind electrical currents, while testing saltwater and other solutions to determine if they can serve as conductors. Adult supervision and help will be required.

Port Discover is located at 613 East Main Street, Elizabeth City. Port Discover’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or www.portdiscover.org.

Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

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