Making "Magic" Sidewalks of Pervious Pavement

Each group needs:

• 12-inch round, clear plastic planter liner, such as this 12.15 x 12.15 x 3.37-inch example for $1.08 at Home Depot http://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-12-in-Deep-Plant-Liner-DL12HBDI/204400737
• 1-gallon native plant species
• 12-inch biodegradable coir hanging basket or planter; use the same planter filled with the media mix combination from the Does Media Matter? Infiltration Rates and Storage Capacities activity
• (2) 4-5/8" brick trowel or equivalent
• large mixing tub
• (2) measuring cups, volumetric cylinders or gallon containers
• (optional) 4 ounces liquid cement color
• stopwatch or smartphone, for measuring time
• 2 pairs latex gloves
• access to water and sink/drain
• Magic Sidewalk Worksheet (PDF), one per student

To share with the entire class:

• 50-lb. bag ¼-inch to 3/8-inch pea gravel, pond rocks, granite or limestone
• 50-lb. bag construction/playground sand
• 10-lb. bag Portland cement (do not use pre-mix cement)