In this fun and engaging at-home lab, students will simulate a mining operation using a baked good (such as a cookie, muffin, or granola bar) and toothpicks/paper clips. This lab is accessible to all students, because all the required materials can be found around the home! This inquiry lab is completely self-guided so students can complete it on their own or in a class setting (virtually or in-person).This lab is formatted as a worksheet, hosted on Google Docs, and is broken into sections for