Materials List: Inuit Starry Night at Home

We are excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Starry Night at Home, including an Inuit Lore star show and hands-on STEM activities! Gather materials from around the house and join us on Thursday, January 7th for Starry fun.

Animal Blubber

  • Ice
  • Large bowl
  • 4 sandwich-sized plastic baggies
  • Shortening (about 1 cup)
  • Towel
  • Water

Crystal Snowflakes

  • Cup
  • Dark construction paper
  • Magnifying glass or microscope (optional)
  • Salt (any type)
  • Saucepan (optional)
  • Small paintbrush or cotton swab
  • Spoon
  • Tablespoon
  • Water

Inuksuk Landmarks

  • Bag
  • 5-10 stones

Marshmallow Igloo

  • Bowl (optional)
  • Confectioners’ sugar (1 cup – optional)
  • Paper plate
  • Pencil
  • Regular or mini marshmallows
  • Tablespoon (optional)
  • Water (optional)

Seal Pups

  • Cotton balls or pillow filling
  • Craft glue
  • 2 googly eyes
  • 6 2-inch pieces of brown or black string/yarn
  • Rubber band
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Small black pom pom
  • White felt, foam, or cardstock
  • White sock

November 2020 Starry Night at Home: Native American Mythology

Thursday, November 5th
Featuring a Native American Mythology Star Show

Enjoy these hands-on STEM activities:

STEM Kindness Extravaganza Materials List

We are so excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s STEM Kindness Extravaganza! Gather your materials and join us November 13-15 for hands-on STEM fun.

11.13 Kindness Chain Challenge
11.14 Sidewalk Chalk Paint
11.15 Chromatography Flowers

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11.13 – Kindness Chain Challenge

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  • Paper
  • Pencil or pen
  • Scissors
  • Stapler or tape

11.14 – Sidewalk Chalk Paint

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  • Bowl
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • Disposable cups
  • Food coloring
  • Measuring cup
  • Paint brushes
  • Paper towels
  • Spoons (for mixing)
  • Water

11.15 – Chromatography Flowers

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  • Coffee filters
  • Cup
  • Paper towels
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Water
  • Washable markers

Starry Night at Home: Mini Bow and Arrow

Learn about the importance of bows and arrows in Native American culture and construct a miniature version with a craft stick and cotton swab. Watch potential energy turn into kinetic energy as your arrow launches across the room!