For each group needs:

• 1 laptop or computer
• 1 Vernier Force Probe: https://www.vernier.com/product/dual-range-force-sensor
• 1 Vernier LabQuest or compatible interface*
• Possible Vernier interfaces:
• LabQuest 2: https://www.vernier.com/product/labquest-2
• LabQuest 3: https://www.vernier.com/product/labquest-3
• LabQuest Go Link: https://www.vernier.com/product/golink
• Note: The authors have not tested the Go Link or the Vernier Mini, but here is a link to those products: https://www.vernier.com/products/labquest
• 1 amino acid model set (See instructions in “Before the Activity” and/or How to Make Your Own Amino Acid Models With a 3D Printer or How to Make Your Own Amino Acid Models Without a 3D Printer)
• 15 ft (~4.6 m) green paracord with a diameter of 5/32 in. (~4 mm), unmarked
• 15 ft (~4.6 m) blue paracord with a diameter of 5/32 in. (~4 mm), marked at the following locations: 5 in., 6.5 in., 14.5 in., 22 in., 31.5 in., 38 in., 43 in., 50 in., 56.5 in. 61.5 in., 71 in., 77 in., 83.5 in., 91.5 in., 96.75 in., 104.5 in., 111.5 in., 118.5 in., 128 in., 133.5 in., 138 in., 143 in.
• 1 Amino Acid Placemat
• 1 Developing New Surgical Materials article per student
• 1 New Genes, New Proteins Worksheet per student
• 1 Pre-Lab Worksheet per student
• At least 1 codon wheel (located in the Appendix of the New Genes, New Proteins Worksheet)
• Access to the following either digitally or as a hard copy:
• Case Study: The Impossible Burger Is Possible
• Case Study: Finding Inspiration in Nature
• Case Study: The Evolution of Fermentation - From Alcohol to Bioplastics

*Teaching Tip: Comparable force probes may be substituted for the Vernier force sensor. If a force probe is unavailable, a spring scale may be used. Alternatively, cups and fishing weights can be used to apply force. If using this method, suspend the model vertically and attach the cups to the bottom of the model.