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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)
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Materials List – Sweets, Hearts, and STEM

We are so excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Sweets, Hearts, and STEM Extravaganza! Gather your materials and join us on Valentine’s Day, February 14, for hands-on STEM fun.

Candy Osmosis

  • Gummy candy (gummy bears work best)
  • Salt
  • 4 small bowls
  • Teaspoon measure
  • Water

Cupid’s Arrow Math Game

  • Cotton swab
  • Craft stick or tongue depressor
  • Cup
  • Dental floss
  • Markers
  • Pencil
  • Poster board or cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Water

Heart Cup Stacking

  • 21 disposable cups (red cups work best)
  • Cardboard
  • Scissors

Heartbeat Challenge

  • Measuring cup
  • ¼ cup measure
  • 2 large bowls or tubs
  • Water
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