ExploraGear™ and Classroom Supplies for Light

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.

ExploraGear

QUANTITY	ITEM	LESSONS
14	Flashlights	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
28	Batteries	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
36	Mirrors	1, 5, 6, 8
1 pad	Self-sticking notes	1, 10
1 package	Glow-in-the-dark objects	2
1	Night light	2, 3
1	Cardboard box (for "dark box" in Science Center)	2
15	Cups, clear, 16 oz	3, 7, 9
70	Straws, clear	3, 4, 5
1 box	Aluminum foil	4, 7, 11
14	Magnifying lenses	4, 9
1 package	Paper collection	4, 7, 8, 9
5	Ping pong balls	4
1 package	Cord, nylon	7
10	Cups, translucent, 16 oz	7
1	Storage chest with lid

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Classroom Supplies

QUANTITY	ITEM	LESSONS
1 per child	Binders or folders	Family Link Notebook
Class set	Colored pencils	1, 5, 10, SBA
1	Cardboard tube (optional)	2
Several	Pins and nails (optional)	2, 3
1 or more	Bed sheets or table cloths	2, 5, 6, 7
1 roll	Butcher paper	2, 5, 6, 7
1 or more	Cardboard box	2, 5, 6, 7
1 pad	Chart paper	2, 10
1 roll	Duct tape	2
1	Lamp with shade	2
1	Marker	2, 10
Several rolls	Masking tape	2, 6, 11
Several	Additional objects that emit light	2
Several	Objects that do not emit light	2
1	Overhead marker	2
1	Overhead projector	2
1	Overhead transparency	2
1	Stepladder (optional)	2
1	3.8 L (one gallon) container	3
1 quart	Skim milk	3
15	Rocks, various shapes and sizes (larger than a ping pong ball)	4
1 per pair or children	Highlighter pens, yellow	5
1 per child	Quart milk cartons (Juice or other 1-quart cartons may also be used)	6
1 per child	Pens	6
1 per child	Rulers	6
1 per pair of children	Scissors	6, 7
4 sheets	Black construction paper	7
8 sheets	White construction paper	7
4	Manila folders	7
30	Paperclips	7
1 roll	Plastic wrap	7
1 roll	Wax paper	7
1 small bottle	Cooking oil	9
1 box	Plastic bags, small, resealable	9
Several	Jars, various sizes and shapes (optional)	9
2 pieces	Cardboard, 2 ft x 2 ft	11
15 sheets	Card stock	11
1	One-hole punch	11
1 roll	String	11
2	Dolls	SBA
Several pieces	Fabric, variety	SBA
1 piece per child	Modeling clay	SBA
1 package	Pipe cleaners	SBA
2	Stuffed animal	SBA
1 package	Twist ties	SBA
2	Toy cars	SBA
Several balls	Yarn, various colors	SBA

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