ExploraGear™ and Classroom Supplies for Electrical Circuits
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 | LESSON |
|---|---|---|
| 1 package | Balloons | 1, 2 |
| 1 | String, 275 ft | 1, 2 |
| 1 | Wool cloth, 12 x 24 in | 1, 2 |
| 16 | Batteries, D-cell, alkaline | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| 1 | Flashlight, plastic | 3 |
| 30 | Light bulbs, 2.5 V, #14 | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| 1 | Wire, 22-gauge, insulated, 100 ft | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| 1 | Wire stripper | 3, 4, 5 |
| 10 | Bulb holders | 4, 5, 6 |
| 1 | Buzzer | 5 |
| 1 | Magnet wire, 20-gauge, enameled, 79 ft | 5 |
| 15 | Motors | 5 |
Classroom Supplies
| QUANTITY | ITEM | LESSON |
|---|---|---|
| Several | Permanent markers | 1, 5 |
| 1 | Scissors | 1, 2 |
| 1 | roll Aluminum foil | 2 |
| Several | small pieces Carpet | 2 |
| Several | small pieces Fur, natural | 2 |
| Several | Metal, assortment | 2 |
| Several | sheets Newspaper | 2 |
| Several | small pieces Nylon fabric | 2 |
| 1 | One-hole punch (optional) | 2 |
| Several | Paper plates | 2 |
| 1 roll | Paper towels | 2 |
| Several | Plastic, assortment | 2 |
| 1 per group | Plastic bags, resealable | 2, 6 |
| 1 roll | Plastic wrap | 2 |
| Several pieces | Styrofoam | 2 |
| 1 spool | Thread, cotton | 2 |
| 1-2 sheets | Tissue paper | 2 |
| Class set | Colored pencils | 4 |
| 1 per group | Magnifying lenses (optional) | 4 |
| 1 | Overhead projector | 4, 6, 7 |
| 1 per group | Bolts or nails, 9-15 cm (3-6 in) long | 5 |
| 1 roll | Electrical tape | 5, 6 |
| 1 roll | Masking tape | 5 |
| 1 or more | Motors from fans, aquarium pumps, or other small appliances (optional) | 5 |
| 5-10 per group | Paper clips, metal | 5 |
| 2 per pair | Pencils, red and black | 5 |
| 1 sheet | Sandpaper | 5 |
| 4 per group | Conductors (see the Preparation section of Lesson 6 for examples) | 6 |
| 4 per group | Insulators (see the Preparation section of Lesson 6 for examples) | 6 |