Purify water using the power of the Sun! Learn how solar energy can be harnessed to turn undrinkable, salty water into water that is clean and clear.
*We recommend that you start this activity before Sun Designs.
Starry Night at Home: Pocket Solar System
Create a pocket-sized model that shows the relative distance of the planets in our Solar System. Have fun with fractions as you discover just how much space is in space!
Starry Night at Home: Planetary Scavenger Hunt
Which planet is the smallest? And just how big is Jupiter? Explore the size of Solar System objects during this space-themed scavenger hunt … all you need is a ruler!
Materials List: Solar System and Galaxy Starry Night at Home
We are excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Starry Night at Home, including a Solar System & Galaxy star show and hands-on STEM activities! Gather materials from around the house and join us on Thursday, October 1st for Starry fun.
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Planetary Scavenger Hunt
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- Ruler (with centimeters)
Pocket Solar System
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- Clear tape or glue stick (only if using copy paper)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Pencil or pen
- Receipt paper, copy paper, or toilet paper (receipt paper works best)
- Ruler
- Scissors
Solar Water Purifier
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- Coins or a small rock
- Food coloring
- Large bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Salt (~ ½ cup)
- Small, heavy cup (shorter than the large bowl)
- Spoon
- Sunshine
- Water
Sun Designs
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- Construction paper
- Cotton swab or paintbrush (optional)
- Small objects from around your house (coins, Legos, craft sticks, office supplies, etc.)
- Sunscreen (optional)
- Sunshine
- Tape