Each group needs:

• 2 planting containers; e.g., plastic cups
• 6 seeds (e.g., lima beans, peas, broad beans, etc.)
• 2 cups soil
• a glass bottle or jar
• options for experimental variables (e.g., 2 different kinds of soil, fertilizer, sunlight filters, heat lamps)
• one copy of the Designing a Biofuels Plant Worksheet for each student
• one copy of the Corn for Fuel?! Datasheet for each student

To share with the entire class:

• a dark area and a bright area – a box will work for the dark area
• a glass bottle or jar
• computer access, with an internet connection to watch an online video