For the teacher to present a mini math lesson and demo about finding volume:

• graduated cylinder, 100 ml-size works well
• small rock that easily fits inside the graduated cylinder
• marker
• tap water
• meter sticks
• small rectangular objects, such as white board erasers, calculators, books, etc.

Each group needs:

• solar-panel model kit, such as Engino STEM Solar Power Building Model Kit from Amazon, or eLAB LEGO® 9684 Renewable Energy Set from Bricklink, or similar kit
• copies of the 10 quizzes, worksheets and handouts in the Attachments section, one each per student
• 3 x 5-inch (7.6 x 12.7-cm) index card
• pencils
• calculator

To share with the entire class:

• timer
• masking tape
• (optional) cell phone or camera, to take photographs of prototype vehicles