Vicki Salazar

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Vicki Salazar

Project Manager @ DPR Construction

Click on the Instagram post or YouTube video below to view Vicki’s social media take over! See what it’s like to be a project manager at DPR Construction for a day!

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Materials List: Mayan Starry Night at Home

We are excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Starry Night at Home, including a Mayan Skies star show and hands-on STEM activities! Gather materials from around the house and join us on Thursday, March 4th for Starry fun.

Mayan Ball Game

  • Duct or masking tape
  • Hula hoop or pool noodle
  • 2 paint stirrers, tongue depressors, or craft sticks
  • Ping pong ball
  • Small paper or plastic cup
  • Wooden spool or pencil

Mayan Crop Science

  • Dry beans (lima, kidney, or similar)
  • Magnifying glass
  • Paper Towels
  • Plastic baggie
  • Water

Mayan Pyramid Coordinates

  • Graph paper
  • Pencil
  • Ruler

Stingless Bee Hummer

  • 2 cap erasers
  • Craft stick
  • Index card or cardstock
  • Rubber band (size #64 works best)
  • Scissors
  • Stapler 
  • Yarn or string (2 feet)