Each group needs:

• package of red Kool-Aid
• granulated sugar, ~475 ml (1 cup)
• blue food coloring
• paper cups, 90 ml (3 oz.), one per child
• Popsicle sticks, one per child
• plastic pitcher or large beaker
• plastic measuring spoons (tablespoons)
• wooden or plastic mixing spoon with a long handle
• water, ~475 ml (1 cup)
• magnifying glass
• large bag of uncooked rice

To share with the entire class:

• primary microscope (more if available)
• tray or cookie sheet to hold popsicles while they are in the freezer
• paper towels or sponges for clean up

Each student needs:

• lab notebook
• pencil or crayons
• STEM Data Recording Sheet
• lab coat (optional), available at Amazon (men’s white dress shirts also make good lab coats)
• lab goggles (optional), available at Amazon
• construction paper
• glue
• crayons or markers
• safety scissors
• “I am a Scientist” Template 1
• “I am a Scientist” Template 2
• “I am a Scientist” Template 3
• “I am a Scientist” Template 4
• “I am a Scientist” Template 5
• Venn Diagram

Teacher needs:

• chart paper
• marker
• access to YouTube
• Ada Twist, Scientist book by Andrea Beaty (also on YouTube)
• I Use Science Tools book by Keli L. Hicks (or another book on this topic)
• Goodnight Lab:  A Scientific Parody book by Chris Ferrie (optional)
• Rosie Revere, Engineer book by Andrea Beaty (also on YouTube)
• Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon book by Theresa Henning (also on YouTube)
• several Jell-O packages (if your class decides to make Jell-O on Day 5; if not, substitute the next few ingredients and materials for whatever you decide to make for a snack)
• mixing bowl
• microwave, stove, or hot plate (access to hot water)
• small cups or bowls for Jell-O
• spoons for Jell-O
• camera for documentation (optional)
• refrigerator and freezer