Digital Learning Department

Prerequisites

Physical Science A and B Algebra II A and B (can be concurrent) Chemistry A

Technology Requirements

Advanced Academics Technology Requirements

Network Requirements

Advanced Academics Technology Requirements

Special Technology Requirements

None

Materials to be ordered via the DLD

No additional materials required for this course.

Other Materials

Creating a Bouncing Polymer Ball Lab Required Materials:

• 1 1-2 cups of borax (found in the laundry section of the store)
• 1-2 cups of cornstarch (found in the baking section of the store)
• 1 small-medium size bottle of white glue (Elmer's school glue)
• 1-2 cups of warm tap water
• 1 set of measuring spoons (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp and 1 tbsp sizes)
• 2 spoons or craft sticks to stir the mixture
• 2 small plastic cups or other containers for mixing
• 1 marking pen
• 1 watch or clock with a second hand
• 1 metric ruler
• 1-2 zip-lock baggies

Building Molecular Models Lab Required Materials:

• 4 - 2inch Styrofoam balls (preferably white in color). These can be found in any arts and crafts store such as Hobby Lobby or even Wal-Mart in the sewing materials section. 
• 24 - 1inch Styrofoam balls (can be any color)
• 1 (24-36 straws) package of plastic, non-bending drinking straws (assorted, solid colors)
• 1 small diameter Phillips screwdriver
• 1 plastic protractor
• 1 pencil or pointed tip magic marker
• Rubber Bands and Hea t Lab Required Materials:
• 10 to 15 large rubber bands  
• 1 electric hair blow dryer
• 2 to 4 fishing weights/sinkers

Exploring Glow Sticks Lab Required Materials:

• One glow stick
• Two StyrofoamTM cups
• One thermometer
• 1 cup of ice cubes
• Hot and cold water
• Chemical Polishing of a Silver Surface Lab Required Materials:
• 1 piece of tarnished silver
• 1 large pot or bowl
• 1 or 2 pieces of aluminum foil (to cover the bottom of the pan or dish)
• Several cups of water to fill the pot or bowl
• 1 pot to heat the water in
• 1 pair of kitchen oven mitts (to handle the hot water dish) 
• 1 to 2 boxes of baking soda (estimate about 1 cup per gallon of water)

Acid-Base Exploration Using a Red Cabbage Indicator Lab Required Materials:

• 2 cups of red cabbage
• 1 to 2 cups of Water
• 1 blender or food processor
• 1 sieve or colander
• 1large pot (to catch the strained liquid extract)
• 1/2 cup of white vinegar
• 1/2 cup of bleach (dilute to 1 part water to 2 parts bleach)
• 4 clear plastic cups
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 set of measuring spoons
• 1 black (or any dark color) magic marker

pH Lab Required Materials:

• Red cabbage
• Coffee filter or paper towel
• Container for water (at least 250 ml or 1 / 2 pint)
• Three transparent cups (about 100 ml or 3 ounces) or other similar containers
• Hot water (e.g., from a faucet, heated in a microwave oven, etc.)
• Thermometer
• Vinegar
• Baking soda
• Safety goggles
• Tongs or fork
• Eyedropper or drinking straw
• Craft stick or toothpick
• Extra sticks or drinking straws for stirring

Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Compounds Lab Required Materials:

• 7 clear plastic cups
• 7 small plastic spoons
• 1 cup of milk
• 3 cups of water
• 1 cup of fruit juice (any kind)
• 1 cup of cooking (vegetable oil)
• 1 cup of melted margarine
• 2 teaspoons of liquid dish soap
• 1 dark colored marker
• 1 measuring cup
• 1 set of measuring spoons

The Extraction of DNA Lab Required Materials:

• 200 mL (about one cup) of cold distilled water
• 1.5 g (about a quarter of a teaspoon) sodium chloride NaCl (table salt)
• 5.0 g (about one teaspoon) sodium hydrogen carbonate NaHCO3 (baking soda)
• 5.0 mL (about one tablespoon) liquid detergent
• a wire mesh food strainer
• a blender
• 250 mL beaker or 2 cup measuring cup
• 3 test tube
• wooden coffee stirrers or glass stirring rods
• cold isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
• meat tenderizer
• 100 mL (about 1 cup) frozen green peas

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