Materials List: Mayan Starry Night at Home

We are excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Starry Night at Home, including a Mayan Skies star show and hands-on STEM activities! Gather materials from around the house and join us on Thursday, March 4th for Starry fun.

Mayan Ball Game

  • Duct or masking tape
  • Hula hoop or pool noodle
  • 2 paint stirrers, tongue depressors, or craft sticks
  • Ping pong ball
  • Small paper or plastic cup
  • Wooden spool or pencil

Mayan Crop Science

  • Dry beans (lima, kidney, or similar)
  • Magnifying glass
  • Paper Towels
  • Plastic baggie
  • Water

Mayan Pyramid Coordinates

  • Graph paper
  • Pencil
  • Ruler

Stingless Bee Hummer

  • 2 cap erasers
  • Craft stick
  • Index card or cardstock
  • Rubber band (size #64 works best)
  • Scissors
  • Stapler 
  • Yarn or string (2 feet)

Sweets, Hearts, and STEM: Cupid’s Arrow Math Game

Ready, aim, fire! Who can score the most points with Cupid’s mini bow and arrow? Watch potential energy turn into kinetic energy as your arrow launches across the room!