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 | |