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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Roasting pans, foil, 10.5“x13“x 2” | 2, 3 |
| 1 package | Rubber bands, 3 1/2“x1/2” | 2, 4, 7 |
| 1 package | Rubber bands, 3 1/2“x1/4” | 2, 6, 7 |
| 1 package | Rubber bands, 3 1/2“x1/8” | 2, 7 |
| 1 package | Rubber bands, 3 1/2“x1/16” | 2, 7 |
| 1 package | Rubber bands, 7 1/2“x1/8” | 2, 7, 8 |
| 4 | Rulers | 2, 7 |
| 2 | Spoons, metal | 2, 7 |
| 1 | Foam pad, .5“x8“x16” | 3 |
| 1 | Slide whistle | 3, 7 |
| 30 | Paper cups, 8 oz | 4, 5 |
| 14 packets | Pepper, ground | 4 |
| 1 package | Plastic bags | 4 |
| 1 package | Cotton string, 400 yds | 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 |
| 1 package | Twine, 275 ft | 6, 9 |
| 20 | Chopsticks | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| 3 | Plastic bowls (small, medium, large) | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 2 | PVC tubes, 10“x1” | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 2 | PVC tubes, 15“x1” | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 2 | PVC tubes, 15“x3/4” | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 2 | PVC tubes, 5“x1” | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 1 package | Rope, 50 ft | 7 |
| 6 | Trash bags | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 1 package | Brass fasteners, pk/100 | 9, 10, 11 |
| 3 | Dowels | 9, 10, 11 |
| 1 roll | Electrical tape, 3/4”, 22 yds | 9, 10, 11 |
| 8 | Mouthpieces | 9, 10, 11 |
| 10 | Paper cups, waxed, 5 oz | 9, 10, 11 |
| 10 | Paper cups, waxed, 8 oz | 9, 10, 11 |
| 10 | Paper cups, waxed, 20 oz | 9, 10, 11 |
| 1 package | Vinyl tubing, 1/2“x4 ft | 9, 10, 11 |
| 1 package | Tongue depressors, pk/30 | 9, 10, 11 |
| 1 | Tuning fork | |
| 1 | Storage chest with lid, 11“x18“x15” | 3, storage |
| QUANTITY | ITEM | LESSONS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book, heavy | 1 |
| 6 sheets | Chart paper | 1, 2, 3, 7, SBA |
| 1 | Meter stick or yardstick | 2, 7 |
| Class set | Safety goggles | 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
| 1 per child | Plastic bottles (empty) | 2, 7 |
| 1 | Pillow or cushion | 3 |
| 1 | Wood table, desk, or bench | 3 |
| 1 box | Paper clips | 5 |
| 1 | Plastic bottle or container, with lid | 6 |
| 1 | Chair | 6 |
| 1 | Xylophone or set of chimes (optional) | 7 |
| 7 | Glass jars or tall glasses, all the same size (optional) | 7 |
| 1 | Plastic tub | 7 |
| 1 | Stick (e.g., dowel, meter stick, yardstick, or broom handle) | 7 |
| At least 1 per pair | Cardboard boxes (shoe, tissue, copy paper, etc.) | 8, 9 |
| An assortment | Beans, peas, popcorn, rice, etc. | 9, 10, 11 |
| An assortment | Cans, tin and aluminum | 9, 10, 11 |
| An assortment | Cardboard tubes (from paper towel, toilet paper, or wrapping paper rolls) | 9, 10, 11 |
| Several | Lunch bags | 9, 10, 11 |
| 1 or more rolls | Masking tape | 9, 10, 11 |
| Several pairs | Scissors | 10, 11 |
| 1 per child | Bags, paper or plastic, standard grocery size | 10, 11 |
| 1 per child | Labels (optional) | 10, 11 |
| Class set | Pencils | multiple |
| Several sheets per child | Paper | multiple |