We all know that oil and water don’t mix, but have you ever thought about what might happen when you try to force them to mix? Check out how oil and water trade places in this fun experiment that involves just these two liquids. Make sure you do this in a large bowl because it may get messy!
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,Girlstart ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology Did you know you can make a paper clip float on water? Even though the density of a paper clip would normally make it sink in water, by creating extra surface tension you can make this neat trick work. Don’t forget to share with your friends!
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,Girlstart ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology This week, girls explored the impact of oil spills on marine ecosystems. After studying and discussing pictures of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the young environmental scientists followed a step-by-step process to clean a feather covered in oil. Later, they analyzed different methods of separating and cleaning oil from water.
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology As February comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about maximizing your spring break with STEM reading! Here are a few recommendations from the Girlstart team:
1. Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women
Author: Catherine Thimmesh
2. Cao Chong Weighs an Elephant
Author: Songju Ma Daemicke
3. Hidden Figures Young Readers’ Edition
Author: Margot Lee Shetterly
4. Secret Coders
Authors: Gene Luen Yang & Mike Holmes
5. Ada’s Ideas: The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World’s First Computer Programmer
Author: Fiona Robinson
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