Online Science Lab Courses

Online Physics Lab Supplies

There are a few things not listed (paper, rubber band) but this list covers the items you will need to borrow or purchase inexpensively.

Tire pressure gauge
A car (your own or a friend's)
Stop watch (your cell phone or tablet might have one in the Clock app)
Masking tape
Glass marble
Something to measure distance in metric scale
String, twine or yarn
Item to make a long ramp for marble (wrapping paper tube, measuring stick, Hot Wheels track, 2x4)
Small toy truck or small box that will slide easily
15 metal washers or nuts (3/8-1/2") all the same weight, or roll of nickels
Thermometer with range 30 Celsius down to -10 Celsius. You can use Fahrenheit but then you will have to convert – so you need a thermometer with a range from just below freezing to room temperature. Find at amazon.com for about $9.
Plastic freezer bag
Roll of nickels
Two paraffin wax blocks (canning section of hardware or grocery store) or two small white votive candles
Magnets (small bar ones are preferred)
Insulated circuit wire (aka hookup wire)
Two flashlight bulbs (holders are good but optional)
C or D size battery (voltage must be compatible with flashlight bulb)
Slinky (metal is best)
two small flat rectangular mirrors
Protractor
Magnifying glass