heavily processed food stuff:
twinkies*
baby food (whirled peas and beans)
jello (strawberry and lemon)
chocolate pudding
spam

from the ground:
tomato
potato
radish
lime
lemon

dry goods:
cornstarch
baking soda
sugar
salt

liquids:
water
coke
diet coke
pepsi
2% milk
chocolate milk


side Note:
A Bassoonist came through the studio and was able to compose a really amazing piece of music, using only a tomato - He worked on it for about 45 minutes.

 

cricket stuff:
crickets (8) - examples
midi boards (2)
speakers (4)
computers (2)
software: cricket logo
homemade probe sensors (8)
sheet listing midi instruments

electronics type things:
jumper leads (20)
9v batteries (lots)
battery snaps (4)
battery holders (4)
motors (4)
buzzers (4)
looks like this one, but a 6v
copper wire





* We tried the Twinkies at the last minute because Pam mentioned them in the printed material. We were thrilled with this accidental mention because they turned out to have the biggest sensor range and were a favorite with visitors.

general:
table coverings (it was messy!)
wet sponges
paper towels

plastic bowls
plastic cups
plastic silverware

 


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If you have any questions or ideas to add,
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Thanks - Karen/Mike