Materials List: Solar System and Galaxy Starry Night at Home

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We are excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Starry Night at Home, including a Solar System & Galaxy star show and hands-on STEM activities! Gather materials from around the house and join us on Thursday, October 1st for Starry fun.

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Planetary Scavenger Hunt

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  • Ruler (with centimeters)

Pocket Solar System

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  • Clear tape or glue stick (only if using copy paper)
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Pencil or pen
  • Receipt paper, copy paper, or toilet paper (receipt paper works best)
  • Ruler
  • Scissors

Solar Water Purifier

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  • Coins or a small rock
  • Food coloring
  • Large bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Salt (~ ½ cup)
  • Small, heavy cup (shorter than the large bowl)
  • Spoon
  • Sunshine
  • Water

Sun Designs

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  • Construction paper
  • Cotton swab or paintbrush (optional)
  • Small objects from around your house (coins, Legos, craft sticks, office supplies, etc.)
  • Sunscreen (optional)
  • Sunshine
  • Tape