Ancient Greek society did not have clocks like we do today. Instead, they used clepsydras, or water clocks, to time important events. Create a clock that uses the movement of water to keep time!
Materials List: Greek Virtual Starry Night
We are excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Virtual Starry Night, including a Greek star show and hands-on STEM activities! Gather materials from around the house and join us on Thursday, June 4th for Starry fun.
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Constellation Tubes
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- Black construction paper
- Cardboard, foam board, or cork board (at least 4.5” x 4.5”)
- Clear tape
- Constellation Pattern Template (included in lesson)
- Giant push pin
- Glue stick
- Markers
- Paper towel or toilet paper tube
- Scissors
Greek Water Clock
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- Cup, glass, or pitcher (for pouring ~2 cups of water)
- 2 empty plastic bottles (they should be the same size)
- Funnel (optional)
- Masking tape
- Permanent marker (fine tip works best)
- Scissors or utility knife
- Thumbtack or push pin
- Timer
- Water
Greek Lyre
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- Markers and stickers to decorate (optional)
- Pencil or wooden dowel (optional)
- 5-10 rubber bands (a variety of sizes works best – will need to fit around cardboard box)
- Small carboard box
Floating Paperclips!
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For “Sink or Float?” game
- Bin or bowl (filled with water)
- Paper
- Pencil
- Small objects from around your house that you don’t mind dropping into a bowl of water! Fun things to test: coins, plastic bottles, aluminum foil, pencil, eraser, sponges, wooden blocks, soda cans, ping pong balls, small rubber balls, etc.
For paperclip experiment
- Small paperclip
- Square of toilet paper
For surface tension extension
- Cotton swab
- Dish soap (2-3 drops)
- Liquid food coloring (2+ colors)
- Milk
- Plate or bowl
Virtual Starry Night: Mummified Apples
Investigate the science behind mummification and its importance in Ancient Egyptian culture. Demonstrate how salt and baking soda act as desiccants to prevent the growth of bacteria as you mummify an apple slice!
Virtual Starry Night: Foil Boats
Complete an engineering design challenge to create a foil boat that holds multiple pennies. Learn about the importance of buoyancy in Ancient Egyptian culture as you try to make your boat hold as much weight as possible before sinking!
