Each group needs:

• 1 cup with ¼ cup of vegetable oil
• 1 glass with ½ cup of water
• 1 plastic spoon
• Aerogels in Action Worksheet, one per student

To share with the entire class:

• 100 cc of millimeter-sized silica aerogel particles (Lumira® LA1000); available for $10 from Cabot Corporation at http://www.buyaerogel.com/product/lumira-aerogel-particles/
• 1 four-color box of liquid food dye (dropper style)
• soap, water and paper towels for cleanup