Learn about how salt affects the melting temperature of ice in this experiment. As your ice melts, rivulets of water will form and it will create artwork when you just add some food coloring! Show off your artwork to your friends, and see how more or less salt affects the experiment, or change the size and shape of the ice you create!
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,Girlstart ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology Play with magnets and explore magnetism in this activity! Magnets have a north and south pole. While opposite poles attract, similar poles repel. Using super strong magnets, your hands, and even a car, you can test the interactions magnets have with each other and other metals. Try it out for yourself to see just how strong the magnetic force can be!
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,Girlstart ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the 1st Thursday of every month (except January, June, July and August), with each month featuring a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. All ages are welcome to stop by any time between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.
Hands-on activities include:
– Investigate the unique properties of penguin feathers
– Explore structural engineering to create an Inuit “pitauq” lamp stand prototype to light up the room
– Discover how blubber keeps arctic animals warm
– Design a dogsled and program Sphero robots to race your sled through a challenging course
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the 1st Thursday of every month (except January, June, July and August), with each month featuring a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. All ages are welcome to stop by any time between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.
Hands-on activities include:
– Construct a paper canoe
– Build a wigwam hut
– Make a unique dreamcatcher
– Create a vibrating solar-powered bison
Additional activities and resources from our friends at the Austin Astronomical Society
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