Do you know what happens when you mix oil and water? The oil floats on top of the water because it is less dense. Now add some salt and VOILA! You get your very own lava cup! Because salt is heavier than oil, it sinks into the water pulling the oil with it, and when it dissolve…up goes the oil. This gives a real cool effect. Check it out!
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,Girlstart ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology This week, our girls channeled their inner soil scientist to examine different properties of soils, like: texture, color, and water retention. After a mini-lesson on soil science, they formed small groups and used their scientific and collaboration skills to match mystery footprints into five different types of soil.
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology Big hugs for our volunteers – Girlstart wouldn’t be possible without the time and dedication of our wonderful volunteers. From helping out with marketing to spending their weekend teaching hands-on STEM activities, our volunteers’ hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
Spread the love today – Last summer, Girlstart opened an office in North Texas and expanded the after-school program to 15 schools in the area! Our community efforts have made STEM learning fun and accessible!
Put your love for STEM Education into action – Amplify Austin gives local nonprofits a platform for fundraising and donations. This year, Google Fiber is giving a matching grant for $10,000! Help our mission to increase girls’ involvement in STEM and consider donating. Even a few dollars can go a long way!
Looking for something fun to do this Valentine’s Day? Check out this experiment which involves baking soda and vinegar and watch the cool chemical reaction that occurs. The bubbles you see are carbon dioxide escaping from the water. Don’t forget to ask an adult to help you, and HAVE FUN!
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