Materials List: Tracking a Virus

  • 24-32 clear plastic drink cups, 4 to 9 ounce size
  • water, preferably distilled, about 1 liter
  • phenolphthalein solution, about 5 ml
  • sodium carbonate (aka washing soda), 1 scant teaspoon
  • disposable pipette or eye-dropper
  • 24-32 small test tubes
  • test tube rack
  • beaker, flask, or cup
  • permanent marker
  • 24-32 index cards
  • Tracking a Virus Worksheet (1 per student)
  • AIDS Knowledge Survey (optional)
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/duk_virus_mary_act