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