Free
Space is limited to the first 40 kids
Chaperone Required: Adults must stay with their children; no drop offs.
Girlstart’s Discovery Green STEM Saturday initiative includes fun hands-on STEM activities that foster general awareness about STEM and encourage children and families to recognize that ‘STEM is everywhere.’
More information about STEM Saturdays at Discovery Green can be found here!
Spaghetti Tower
Using only pieces of spaghetti, can you build a sturdy tower that supports the weight of a marshmallow? Explore structural engineering as you discover the strength of different shapes and challenge yourself to construct the tallest tower.
Houston, TX – STEM Saturdays at Discovery Green
Free
Space is limited to the first 40 kids
Chaperone Required: Adults must stay with their children; no drop offs.
Girlstart’s Discovery Green STEM Saturday initiative includes fun hands-on STEM activities that foster general awareness about STEM and encourage children and families to recognize that ‘STEM is everywhere.’
More information about STEM Saturdays at Discovery Green can be found here!
Ring Wing Glider
Channel your inner aeronautical engineer to turn a piece of paper into a far-flying glider. Using NASA’s experimental wing concept for personal aircrafts, create an aerodynamic and efficient glider and test how far it flies!
Houston, TX – 25th WaterWorks Festival
Girlstart will host a hands-on activity booth at the 25th WaterWorks Festival. This event is open to to the public.
Houston, TX – B!irthday Bash at Discovery Green
Discovery Green is celebrating a decade of free events at its 10th Birthday Party! Girlstart’s Discovery Green initiative includes fun hands-on STEM activities that foster general awareness about STEM and encourage children and families to recognize that ‘STEM is everywhere.’
Check out Girlstart’s activities at this free event:
Parachutes: Have you ever considered skydiving? Experienced skydivers know that the most important part of jumping out of a plane at extreme heights is having a reliable parachute to slow them down. Use your engineering skills to design, test, and revise a parachute that will get your skydiver safely to the ground!
Sound Sandwich: Create your own musical instrument using tongue depressors, rubber bands, and a straw to explore how sound is caused by vibrations. Sound moves in waves, and different sized waves produce different pitches of sound. Experiment with your Sound Sandwich to find the perfect tune to play for your friends!