Earth Science (BLOCK) - AE MASTER (AE) - Materials List

50 small items or coins with 2 different sides (e.g., M&Ms, Skittles, or pennies)

a large paper clip

a sheet of paper (optional, any type or size)

beaker (500 mL) or measuring cup (any kind, 2 cups)

blue food coloring

book or block (height: at least 3 inches)

cold water (about 2 cups)

container to collect water (4 cup capacity)

disposable container (plastic or foil, larger than 8.5 x11 inches)

disposable cup (large Styrofoam or plastic)

ice cubes (about 12 ice cubes)

paper (1-2 pieces, any type or size)

red food coloring

ruler or meterstick

salt (3-4 tablespoons, table, sea etc.)

scissors

sediment: soil or sand (1-2 cups)

spoon

stopwatch or timer

string (twine or yarn, 3-4 feet)

tape (6 inches, any type: translucent, masking, duct)

two clear glasses or plastic cups of equal size

warm water (about 3 cups)

water (3-4 cups)

workspace protection (newspapers, towel or tablecloth)

zipper-seal bag (gallon)