ExploraGearâ„¢ and Classroom Supplies for Earth's Changing Surface

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
5 Squeeze Bottles, 8 oz
5 Styrofoam Bowls, 12 oz
1 Non-waxed Paper Cups, 3 oz, pk/25
1 Pea Gravel, 1 lb
1 Dual Magnifier Hand Lenses, set/10
6 Jar w/ Lid, Shatterproof, 16 oz
1 Map, Raised Relief
1 Moss, Sheet, 325 in2 bag
20 Foil Pans, 10-1/2" x 13" x 1-11/16"
1 Pebbles, Rough Rocks, 1 lb
1 Rock, Limestone, set/10
1 Rock, Pumice, Grey, set/10
1 Rock, Quartzite, set/10
2 Rock, Sandstone, Red, set/10
1 Rock, Slate, Grey, set/10
1 Rulers, set/10
4 Sandpaper, Medium, 9" x 11"
1 Soil (Topsoil), 1 lb
1 Straws, pk/50
2 rolls Duct Tape
1 Plastic Tubing, 5 ft
1 Storage Chest w/ Lid, 11" x 18" x 15"

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Classroom Supplies

QUANTITY ITEM LESSONS
1 Camera (optional) 1, 4, 10, 13
1-2 sheets Chart paper (optional) 1, 10, SBA 1
Class set Colored pens or pencils 1, 3, 6, 10, 13, SBA 1
1 or more Globe, relief style (optional) 2
1 Overhead projector 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12
1 or more Relief map (optional) 2
1 Measuring cup, 500 ml (2 C) 3
Several sheets per group Newspaper 3, 7, 8
1-2 rolls Paper towels 3, 6, 9, 12
1 box Plastic bags, medium resealable 3, 7, 8, 12
5 Plastic bottles, 2 L (64 oz) 3
1 per group Rulers, 30 cm (12 in) 3, 8
1 bag Sand 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12
1 per group Scissors 3, 7, 12
Several sets of 2 per class Slope supplies 3, 4
Various amounts Water 3, 5, 6, 12
5 Water catchers 3
1 -2 boxes Modeling clay 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, SBA 3
Various amounts Dirt 4, 7, 12
5 sheets of different colors Construction paper, colored 5
4 sheets per group Construction paper, dark colored 5
Class set Safety goggles 5, 7, 8, 9
8 Markers, permanent 5, 6
1 roll Masking tape 5
Variety Rocks supplied by students 5
1 piece per pair Aluminum foil, 8 in x 11 in 6
1 Bowl, medium size 6
1 Cooler (optional) 6
2 Ice cube trays 6
1 per pair Index cards, 3 in x 5 in 6
8 or more Trays 6, SBA 1
1 per pair Wood block 6
1 per group Cardboard boxes, approx. 30 cm x 43 cm x 23 cm (12 in x 17 in x 9 in) 7, 12
2 per group, plus 6 extra Paper bowls, 375 ml (12 oz) 7, 9
1 per group Plastic cups, 250 ml (8 oz) 7, 8
1 pair Earmuffs 9
1 Hammer 9
1 per group Paper cup, 375 ml (12 oz) 9
1 per group, plus 20 extra Plastic bags, sandwich size, resealable 9
1 piece Wood, 25 cm (12 in) from a 2 x 4 or 2 x 8 9
1 pair Work gloves 9
1 per volunteer Notepads (optional) 10
1 per volunteer Pencils (optional) 10
Large assortment Dish towels 11
Large assortment Fabric or foam (optional) 11
1 per pair, plus 1 extra Hard-boiled eggs 11
1 per pair, plus 1 extra Plastic knives 11
1 per pair Oranges 11
1 Spoon 11
1 -2 boxes Toothpicks 11
250 ml (1 C) per group Flour 12
1 bottle Food coloring, red 12
1 Measuring cup, 250 ml (1 C) 12
1 bag Rocks (optional) 12
1 or more Binoculars (optional) 13
1 Compass (optional) 13
1 Map of field trip location (optional) 13
1 per group Apples (same kind, similar in appearance) SBA 1
1 sheet per group Paper SBA 1
1 sheet per child Paper, white (optional) SBA 1
1 or more per group Pencils SBA 1
2 Dolls SBA 3
Class set Drawing materials SBA 3
Variety Fabric SBA 3
Several bottles Glue SBA 3
1 pack Pipe cleaners SBA 3
1 pack Straws SBA 3
2 Stuffed animals SBA 3
2 Toy cars SBA 3
1 pack Twist-ties SBA 3
Several spools Yarn, various colors SBA 3

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