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DeSTEMber 2019 – Week 1 Materials List

Activities for the week of December 1st – 7th

We are so excited for our first week of DeSTEMber!

Each Sunday we will post the materials list for the upcoming week:

12.01 Chemistry of Soap
12.02 Square Wheels
12.03 Hook, Line, and Sinker
12.04 Homemade Compass
12.05 Scribble Bots
12.06 Shadow Colors
12.07 Dancing Figure

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12.01 – Chemistry of Soap

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  • 3-5 ounces glycerin soap
  • 1 knife
  • Microwave
  • Microwave safe measuring cup
  • 1 paper plate
  • 1 craft stick
  • 1 silicone soap mold
  • Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
  • For soap decorations:
    • Beads
    • Food coloring
    • Glitter
    • Essential oils/scents

12.02 – Square Wheels

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  • Foam board (4 x 30 inches)
  • Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
  • Paperclip
  • Pencil
  • Poster board or cardstock (8 x 10 inches)
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Straw (biodegradable)
  • String (12 inches)
  • Thumb tack
  • 20 toilet paper roll tubes
  • Utility knife
  • 2 wooden skewers

12.03 – Hook, Line, and Sinker

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  • 2 disposable plastic pipettes
  • 2 hex nuts
  • 6-inch piece of wire
  • 10-inch piece of wire
  • 1-liter plastic bottle with cap
  • 16-ounce plastic cup
  • Scissors
  • Water

12.04 – Homemade Compass

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  • Blunt sewing needle
  • Bowl of water
  • Compass
  • Magnet wand
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Small cork (2-3 cm thick)
  • Tape

12.05 – Scribble Bots

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  • AA battery
  • Clothespin
  • 3V DC motor
  • Electrical tape
  • 4 fine-tip colorful markers
  • Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
  • Masking tape
  • Paper
  • Plastic cup
  • Rubber band (size #82)
  • Wire strippers

12.06 – Shadow Colors

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  • Blue light bulb
  • Green light bulb
  • 3 light sockets with cords
  • Pencil
  • Power strip
  • Red light bulb
  • White poster board for background

12.07 – Dancing Figure

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  • Ballpoint pen
  • Craft wire (22 gauge)
  • 1-inch diameter Styrofoam ball or bead
  • Markers
  • Paper cup
  • Pipe cleaner
  • Scissors
  • Stapler with staples
  • 1-inch straw piece
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Thank You Austin Game Changers Luncheon Volunteers

Girlstart hosted its annual Game Changers Luncheon on Tuesday, October 29th at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin. It was a great celebration of women in STEM and essential funds were raised for Girlstart programs.

A big thank you to all of the volunteers who helped the day of. Volunteers helped setup the ballroom and foyer, sold merchandise, ushered guests, and helped ensure the event was successful. We are so appreciative of their help.

We are also so thankful for our Central Texas Council and luncheon sponsors who raised funds to support Girlstart programming throughout the country. Thank you for supporting the work that we do!

You can view photos HERE

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Thank You 3M Volunteers

During the week of September 23rd, 3M volunteers joined us at various after school programs in Central Texas as part of their Visiting Wizards program. 3M guest speakers led after school girls in a hands-on activity titled “The Power of Numbers” where participants learned about data collection and analysis. Girls enjoyed an extra special treat as they measured and weighed Oreos to create a graph.

Thank you 3M for your continued support and making STEM fun for our participants!

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Thank You Chevron Volunteers

Throughout the months of September and October, Chevron employees volunteered their time to help prep materials for our after school programs. Volunteers assembled STEM journals, traced gliders, cut foam for LED circuits, and much more. Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, even joined in on the fun!

We are so thankful to have partners who continuously donate resources and time to support Girlstart programs. Thank you!

 

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