Evolution and Natural Selection (Instructor Materials Preparation)

Lab Materials

This is the prep for one section of 24 students.

Part 1: Fork’n’beans

Students will do this part in table teams.

Materials Quantity Notes
Black beans 1 jar On side counter
Pinto beans 1 jar On side counter
Kidney beans (red beans) 1 jar On side counter
Navy beans (white beans) 1 jar On side counter
Plastic forks 10 On side counter
Plastic spoons 10 On side counter
Plastic knives 10 On side counter
Forceps 10 On side counter
Cups or tubs to collect beans 25 On side counter
Stopwatches 1 per table May not be necessary, as most students have cell phones they can use
 If outside . . .
Food trays 1 per group
Meter sticks 1 per group
Stakes 4 per group
Yarn 1 ball per group
If inside . . .
Trays with vermiculite 1 per table
Coffee can strainers With screen in the bottom