ExploraGear kits contain equipment and consumables for student explorations. Scroll down to view the entire ExploraGear list.
Each module also lists easy-to-find Classroom Supplies used in the lessons. Scroll down or click the link on the right to see the Classroom Supplies list for this module.
| QUANTITY | ITEM | LESSONS |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Tape measures, English/metric | 6, 7, 19, 24, SBA 1 |
| 4 | Rulers | 7, 24, SBA 1 |
| 14 | Magnifying lenses | 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, SBA 2, SBA 3 |
| 1 | Tree cross section, basswood | 10 |
| 1 | Tree cross section, walnut | 10 |
| 1 | Greenhouse | 12 |
| 1 | Seeds, snap peas | 12 |
| 25 | Cups, 8 oz Styrofoam | 13 |
| 1 | Potting soil, 8 lbs | 13 |
| 1 | Butterfly enclosure | 14, 17 |
| 1 | Coupon for Painted Lady caterpillars (larvae) and food | 14 |
| 1 | Paintbrush, soft | 14, 15 |
| 15 | Plastic cups with lids, 1.25 oz | 14 |
| 1 | Skewers, wood, pk/14 | 18 |
| 1 | Mesh fabric, 48” x 54” | 21, 22 |
| 1 | Storage chest with lid, 11×18×15” | storage |
| QUANTITY | ITEM | LESSONS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 per child | Glue sticks | 1, 2, 3, 7, 24 |
| 1 pair per child | Scissors | 2, 3, 7, 20, 23, 24 |
| 1 | Meter stick or yardstick | 2, 7 |
| 1 | Camera (optional) | 5, 11, 16 |
| 1 per group | Clipboards (optional) | 6, 11, 19 |
| 1 | Book | 7, 24 |
| 1 | Bowl | 7, 24 |
| 1 roll | Clear tape | 7, 24 |
| 150 mL tube (ink) or 1 pint (paint) | Ink, bright colors, washable or Tempera paint, bright colors, washable | 7, 24 |
| 1 | Ink roller or paint brush | 7, 24 |
| 1 or 2 newspapers or 1 roll | Newspaper or plastic wrap | 7, 24 |
| 1 roll or stack | Paper towels | 7, 12, 13, 24 |
| 1 bar and bowl | Soap and water | 7, 24 |
| 1 per child | Marker, black | 8 |
| 1 per pair | Foods, assortment | 8 |
| 1 box | Plastic bags, resealable | 8 |
| 1 per child | Rulers | 9, 10 |
| Several sheets | Chart paper | 9, 21, SBA 2 |
| Varies | Tree cross sections from home (optional) | 10 |
| 1 per group | Tape measures | 10 |
| 1 | Container, clear plastic or glass | 12 |
| 1 | Growing light, grow lamp or fluorescent bulb (optional) | 12 |
| 1 | Plant | 12 |
| Several cups | Water | 12 |
| 2 per group | Containers | 13 |
| 1 bag | Potting soil | 13 |
| 1 roll | Masking tape | 13, 20 |
| Several | Leaves of hollyhock, thistle and mallow (optional) | 14, 15, 21 |
| Several | Leaves from other kinds of plants caterpillars may eat | 15 |
| 1 | Book: From Caterpillar to Butterfly, by Deborah Heiligman (or other picture book that shows all of the life cycle stages of a butterfly) | 17 |
| 1 | Book: The Reason for a Flower, by Ruth Heller (or another picture book that describes plant reproduction) | 18 |
| 1 per pair | Flowers, several varieties | 18 |
| 1 per pair | Apple slices | 21, 22 |
| 1 per pair | Containers, clear glass or plastic 1 to 2 L (1 to 1 qt) | 21, 22 |
| 1 per group | Paper plates | 21, 22, 23 |
| 1 | Sugar water, (10 mL (2 tsp) sugar dissolved in 500 mL (1 pt) water | 21, 22 |
| 1 per pair | Tissue paper, 2.5 cm (1 in) diameter balls | 21, 22 |
| 1 per pair | Rubber bands | 21, 22 |
| Several types | Collection of fruits | 23 |
| 2 or 3 | Flowers (optional) | 23 |
| 1 | Knife, sharp | 23 |
| 2 per group | Knives, plastic | 23 |
| 1 per child | Pea pods, from class plant (if available) or grocery store | 23 |
| Several | Rose hips (optional) | 23 |
| 1 | Stapler | 26 |
| 5-10 per child | Centimeter cubes | SBA 1 |
| 1 per pair | Rulers, centimeter (optional) | SBA 1 |
| 1 | Ruler or tape measure with inches on one side and centimeters on the other | SBA 1 |
| More than one per child | Collection of small items (may include dry beans, leaves, shells, coins, cans, balls, bottles, etc.) | SBA 1 |
| 1 per child | Paper clips, large, 1 cm X 5 cm (1/2 in x 2 in) | SBA 1 |
| 1 per group | Trays | SBA 2 |
| 1 per group | Apples, (same kind, similar in appearance) | SBA 2 |
| 1 | Filmstrip, slide, or overhead projector and filmstrip, slides, or overhead transparencies (any subject) | SBA 3 |
| 2 or more | Flashlights or other light sources (optional) | SBA 3 |
| 1 or more | Jeweler’s loupe (optional) | SBA 3 |
| 1 per pair | Lincoln pennies, new and clean | SBA 3 |
| 1 sheet per group of 4 | Paper, graph | SBA 3 |
| Several sheets per child | Paper, blank, 8.5” X 11” | Multiple |
| Several sheets per child | Paper, construction | Multiple |
| 1 | Overhead projector | Multiple |
| 1 | Overhead transparency | Multiple |
| 1 set per child | Colored pencils or pens | Multiple |
| 1 per child | Pencils | Multiple |
| 2 packs | Index cards, 3” X 5” | Multiple |