Very few materials are needed to perform this impressive experiment. Explore how the stream of air from the blow dryer can cause a ping pong ball to float. Test your skills and see how many ping pong balls you can get to float at once!
Hands-On Wednesday: Microwave Soap
Stay in on this cold January day and try this soapy experiment! Only a few items are needed to discover tiny bubbles that are hidden in this solid soap bar — see what happens when heat makes them expand!
Austin, TX – Starry Nights at Girlstart
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Featuring Ancient Egyptian Mythology Star Shows
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:
– Channel your inner archaeologist as you piece together Egyptian clay pot artifacts
– Engineer your own Egyptian “shaduf” to transport water easily
– Explore animal adaptations of crocodiles on the Nile River
– Make your own ceremonial “sistrum” musical instrument
Additional activities and resources from our friends at the Austin Astronomical Society
Austin, TX – Starry Nights at Girlstart
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Featuring Lunar Shows
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:
– Design a moon lander prototype to protect astronauts as they land on the moon’s surface
– Launch a straw rocket satellite to orbit the moon
– Explore the moon’s phases and orbit with Ozobot mini robots
– Create a unique constellation sewing card
Additional activities and resources from our friends at the Austin Astronomical Society