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03April

Hands-On Wednesday

Balloon Skewer

April Fools is over, but you can still play tricks on your friends and family. Did you know you can put a skewer through a balloon? Check out this experiment and show off your magic skills!

Posted in STEM Hands On

02April

Send A Girl To Camp 2013

This summer, you can help send a girl to camp! With your support, girls who otherwise wouldn't be able to attend camp can experience a week of summer STEM fun! Continue reading to watch a video on #sendagirltocamp

Posted in Summer Camp

01April

Happy April Fools' Day!

Genie In a Bottle

Have you heard the story of the genie? Legend says, if you stick a rope in a glass the genie will hold on and make the bottle float! Have a Happy Aprils Fools' and try this experiment on your friends!

Posted in STEM Hands On

29March

After School Week 8

Exploring Wind Energy

The After School girls explored a different type of renewable energy this week. Acting as wind energy engineers, they converted average toy cars to be wind-powered cars. The girls created turbines and attached them to the end of a straw on the back of the car. Using a wind source, they timed how long it took for their cars to travel a set distance. The groups made adjustments to their turbine angles and blades to design the fastest car possible.

Posted in After School Blog

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