Life Science Lab Supply List
Lab 3
- A prism or clear glass of water
- Piece of white paper
- A flashlight or sunny day
- Colored pencils or markers (optional)
Lab 5
- Gummy bears (same brand, color, batch, if possible)
- Distilled water
- Salt
- Cups or beakers
- Ruler
- Kitchen scale (optional, but recommended)
- Spoon
Lab 6
- Microscope
- Glass slides
- Cover slips
- Onion
- Iodine solution
- Methylene blue or another suitable stain
- Toothpick or cotton swab
- Dropper
- Water
- Paper towels
Lab 7
- 1 box of unflavored gelatin
- Water
- Food coloring
- Small plastic containers or petri dishes
- Various small candies or edible items (e.g., gummy bears, marshmallows, chocolate chips, etc.)
- Toothpicks (optional)
- Ruler
Lab 8
- A healthy green plant with broad leaves (e.g., water lily, Elodea, etc.)
- 2 clear glass or plastic containers
- Water
- Baking soda (optional)
- Light source
- Stopwatch or timer
- Ruler (optional)
Lab 9
- 20 minimum of 4 colors of beads
- 40 minimum of 2 different colors of beads
- Pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Ruler (optional)
Lab 10
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup hot tap water (not boiling)
- 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap
- Rubbing alcohol (chilled in freezer 30+ minutes)
- Clear glass or beaker
- Coffee filter or cheesecloth
- Funnel
- Wooden skewer or glass stirring rod
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small test tube or vial (optional)
Lab 11
- 6 paper plates (larger is better)
- Colored markers or crayons
- Labels or sticky notes
Lab 14
- Water samples from different sources (pond, tap water, rainwater, etc.)
- Microscope (40x to 400x magnification, minimum)
- Slides and cover slips
- Petri dishes, plastic bags or small jars
- Protist identification guide (book or online)
- Markers or labels
Lab 15
- Active dry yeast
- Sugar
- Warm water
- Petri dishes or small jars
- Microscope
- Glass slides and cover slips
- Pipettes or droppers
- Markers
- Timer or stopwatch
Lab 16
- Celery stalks with leaves (fresh, light-colored stalks work best)
- 4+ Clear glasses or jars
- Food coloring
- Water
- Knife or scissors
- Ruler
Lab 17
- 1-2 sweet potatoes
- Water
- Clear glass or plastic container
- 4-6 toothpicks
- Ruler
Lab 18
- Fresh green leaves (spinach, kale, etc.)
- Rubbing/isopropyl alcohol
- Small glass or jar
- Water
- Coffee filter or chromatography paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Small container (petri dish, etc.)
- Tweezers
Lab 19
- 1 fresh flower (bigger with fewer petals better, eg., lily, tulip, hibiscus)
- Scissors or plastic knife
- Tweezers
- Hand lens or magnifying glass (optional)
- Tape
- Black or dark blue construction paper
- Colored pencils, crayons or markers
Lab 20
- 2 Ziplock-type plastic bags
- 2 paper towels
- Tape
- Spray bottle with water
- Ruler
- Colored pencils, crayons or markers
- Bean seeds
- Corn seeds
Lab 22
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
Lab 23
- 30 cm ruler
- Pencil
- Notebook paper
- A partner
Lab 24
- Larger clear jar or container with a lid, or plastic bottle
- Small rocks or pebbles
- Potting soil
- Small plants (e.g., moss, ferns, or small houseplants)
- Water
- Plastic wrap (if using a bottle)
- Rubber band (if using a bottle)
- Sticky labels
- Pen or marker
- Light source
Lab 25
- Wire coat hanger
- Yarn or string of various colors
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Markers or colored pencils
- Tape or glue
If an activity is not listed here, no additional material is needed besides the Lab Manual and a pen/pencil.
