Learners may wish to have a laboratory notebook and pencil for all labs

Plant Biology Lab:  white flower (carnation, clover, etc), various leaves, spinach, glasses, water, food dye, nail polish remover, coffee filters

Protein and pH Lab:  1/4 head of red cabbage, egg whites, water, white vinegar, baking soda/sodium bicarbonate-baking powder, rubbing alcohol, glasses/cups, heat-resistant bowls, plastic dropper/syringe/teaspoon, tea kettle/pot, stove/hot plate

Pendulum Lab: several spoons or pencils, string, thumbtacks or tension rod, meter/yard stick or tape measure, stopwatch

DNA Lab:  strawberries, small glasses/plastic cups/test tubes, sandwich size zip-top plastic bag, mesh metal strainer or funnel with coffee filter or paper towel, toothpicks, water, salt, rubbing alcohol, dish washing detergent

Water & Air Lab:  water, ice, pot, heat resistant bowls, oven mitts, mirror, balloon, glass bottle with small mouth, empty plastic water bottle with cap, matches, stove/hot plate

Magnetism:  Batteries (AA and/or D), non-aluminum nail, insulated copper wire, Neodymium magnet, aluminum foil, rubber band (to fit around D battery), compass (optional), pliers, wire cutter/stripper (scissors can work), marker

Mixtures:  water, oil, cornstarch, salt, egg, dish detergent small pot, bowls, measuring cups & spoons, mixing spoons, small clear cups or test tubes, markers.

Microbiology:  yeast, sugar, water, clean 12-16oz plastic bottle, bouillon or broth, test tubes or small, clear cups, cotton swabs, funnel, measuring spoons, small balloon, small box, marker, stove/hot plate

Water Filtration:  water, “water contaminants” (i.e. dirt, coffee grounds, crunched up leaves, oil, cocoa powder, course ground pepper, etc) filter (coffee filter/cheese cloth/napkin/paper towel), filter filler (choose large, medium and small particle sizes:  i.e. activated charcoal, unpopped popcorn kernels, corn meal, corn starch, gravel, sand, &/or cotton balls), 3 empty, clean water bottles (12-16 oz) and 3 tall, narrow glasses, utility knife or scissors, timer

Biomolecules:   Hydrogen peroxide, iodine tincture, water, Foods already in your kitchen to test (crackers, bread, potato, sugar, yeast, spinach (or some fresh leaf), butter, milk, etc.), brown paper bag, measuring cups & spoons, small clear cups/test tubes, scissors, marker

Boiling and Melting Point:  water, ice cubes, salt, baking soda, sugar, cups, string, small pots, stove, timer (optional), thermometer for freezing and boiling temperatures (optional)

Aerodynamics Lab:  3 (or more) pieces of paper, scissors, timer, measuring tape, ruler or string, pen/pencil

Genetics Lab:  pencil, scotch Tape, paper, bag (not clear), scissors, provided printouts

Temperature and Density Lab:  water, 2 or more colors of food coloring, several clear cups, 2 identical jars, thin, stiff plastic card

Vision Lab:  Spherical glass or glass bowl, oval glass or bowl, water, black construction paper. pencil, white cardboard or white paper taped to cardboard, flashlight, Vision Lab images (provided)

Conductors Lab:  Aluminum foil, metal spoon, plastic spoon, popsicle stick, metal jar lid, coins, metal paper clip, nails, magnet, tape, 2 D batteries, flashlight bulb (not LED), tape, scissors

Levers and Planes Lab:  2 pieces of thick cardboard, 1 piece thin cardboard, string, ruler, brad fastener, rubber band, sting, scissors, hole punch, marker, coins, toy or model vehicle

Concentration Gradient Lab:  Clear cups or bowls, salt, water, leaves

Touch Lab:  water, 3 large containers, timer, thermometer (optional), glue, pin, scissors

Electroplating Lab:  cups or small bowls, vinegar, salt, pennies, nails or metal paper clips

Sound Lab:  bowl or cup, rubber band and plastic wrap or balloon, rice or salt, audio device capable of loud sounds, metal coat hanger, string, 2 identical glasses thin wire, measuring cup and/or kitchen scale, water

Barometer and Hygrometer Lab:  water, bottle, container, cardboard, markers

Hydraulics Lab:  cardboard, plastic cup or popsicle sticks, tubing, 2 different size syringes, scissors, tape, water

Titrations and Molar Solutions Lab:  several cups or test tubes, water, sugar, salt

Smell and Taste Lab:  Sugar, Artificial Sweetener (Sweet N Low), Cilantro, Parsley, 3 cups, Cocoa powder, Cinnamon powder, Timer

Buoyancy Lab:  Aluminum foil, Large clear bowl or bucket, Weights (e.g.  coins, stones, rice, etc.), Tape, Sticky notes, Pen/Marker, Ruler, Scale (if available)

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Kahoot!
Quizlet
Gimkit
Blooket

Parental supervision is advised, especially when using the stove or hot plate.

Please note we will be growing microorganisms from the environment, while most of these are harmless it is advisable to keep the cultures sealed and avoid touching and breathing in any growth.  

Please note this class uses third party resources (Gimkit, Quizlet, Kahoot, and Blooket).  There will be a link shared during class for these online trivia games, so no personal account is needed.