Thursday, February 4
Featuring an Ancient Chinese Lore Star Show
Enjoy these hands-on STEM activities:
Sweets, Hearts, and STEM Extravaganza
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Join Girlstart for hands-on Valentine’s Day fun as part of our FREE virtual Sweets, Hearts, and STEM event!
Explore the STEM behind candy, hearts, and more with hands-on activities you can do right from your home.
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
Starry Night at Home: Rattle Drums
Create a rattle drum out of paper plates as you learn about sound waves and explore the science of acoustics. Make some noise to ring in Chinese New Year!
