We are excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Virtual Starry Night, including a lunar star show and hands-on STEM activities! Gather materials from around the house and join us on Thursday, April 2nd for Starry fun.
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Moon Lander
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- “Astronauts” – 2 goldfish crackers (or other crackers/chips)
- Paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Small paper or plastic cup
- Tape
An assortment of the following materials, or similar items found around your house:
- Bubble wrap
- Cotton balls
- Index cards
- Marshmallows
- Pieces of cardboard
- Pipe cleaners
- Pom poms
- Popsicle sticks
- Rubber bands
- Straws (biodegradable)
- Toothpicks
Moon Craters
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- Aluminum pan or baking dish
- “Asteroids” — small rocks, ping pong balls, bouncy balls, etc.
- 4 cups flour (Tip: this can be made gluten-free by using corn flour)
- Gallon-sized storage bag or airtight container
- Measuring cup
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- ½ cup vegetable, canola, or baby oil
Moon Phase Flipbook
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- Markers
- Moon Phase Flipbook Template (attached to lesson)
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Stapler
Paper Rockets
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- Clear tape
- Pencil
- Plastic bendy straw (biodegradable)
- Printed Rocket Template (attached to lesson)
- Scissors
- Stickers or washi tape for decoration
