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 | LESSON |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Balls | 3 |
| 1 package | Chenille wire | 3 |
| 2 | Clamp lamps with reflectors | 3, 4, 5, 8 |
| 1 | Compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL), 26 W | 3, 4, 8 |
| 1 set | Dominoes | 3 |
| 1 | Energy ball | 3 |
| 1 | Hand-held electrical generator | 3 |
| 4 | Pop-up toys | 3 |
| 1 | Radiometer | 3 |
| 1 package | Solar energy beads | 3 |
| 1 | Solar kit | 3 |
| 4 | Sparking-wheel toys | 3 |
| 2 | Spinning tops with lights | 3 |
| 3 | Toy cars, pull-back type | 3 |
| 2 pairs | Chopsticks | 4 |
| 1 box | Gloves, vinyl | 4 |
| 1 | Spool of thread, small | 4 |
| 8 | Cups, 500 ml (16 oz) | 5 |
| 1 | Incandescent light bulb, 25 W | 5, 8 |
| 1 | Pitcher | 5 |
| 9 | Plastic bags, quart-size, resealable | 5 |
| 18 | Thermometers | 5, 6, 7, SBA 2 |
| 1 | Cup warmer | 6 |
| 4 | Rods, aluminum | 6 |
| 4 | Rods, bamboo | 6 |
| 4 | Rods, brass | 6 |
| 4 | Rods, copper | 6 |
| 4 | Rods, plastic | 6 |
| 1 box | Aluminum foil | 7 |
| 1-2 sheets | Foam | 7 |
| 9 | Plastic bags, gallon-size, resealable | 7 |
| 1 box | Plastic wrap | 7 |
| 1 package | Polyester batting | 7 |
| 1 | Incandescent light bulb, 100 W | 8 |
| QUANTITY | ITEM | LESSONS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 per child | Binders or folders | Family Link Notebooks |
| 1 pad | Chart paper | 1, 9 |
| 1 per group | Glue sticks | 1, 9 |
| Several per group | Magazines | 1, 9 |
| 1 | Overhead projector | 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, SBA 3 |
| 1 piece per group | Poster board | 1, 2, 9 |
| Class set | Scissors | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 |
| 1 per group | Pencils | 2 |
| Class set | Rulers | 2, 9, SBA 3 |
| 1 | Box or block, small | 3 |
| 1 | Ceramic bowl, small | 3 |
| 1 | Gift box top, large | 3 |
| 1 | Hairdryer (optional) | 3 |
| 1 set | Overhead markers | 3, 7 |
| 1 | Paper bag, opaque, medium, such as a lunch or gift bag | 3 |
| 3 rolls | Paper towels | 3, 4 |
| 1 | Screwdriver, small, Phillips head | 3 |
| Various amounts | Water, hot and/or cold needed | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, SBA 2 |
| 3 boxes | Baking soda | 4 |
| 1 bag | Balloons, assorted sizes | 4 |
| 3 or more | Ballpoint pen tubes, ink cartridges removed | 4 |
| 9 | Basins, dishpan size (10.7 L) | 4, 7 |
| 1 | Basin, large, shallow, such as an under-bed storage container, approximately 33 in x 16 in x 4 in | 4, 7 |
| 1 | Camera (optional) | 4 |
| 1 stick | Chewing gum | 4 |
| 1 bottle | Dish soap | 4 |
| 1 | Glass bottle, empty, top removed | 4 |
| 6 or more | Milk cartons, empty, 1 pint | 4 |
| 3 or more rolls | Packing tape | 4 |
| 1 package | Paper cups | 4 |
| 3 | Plastic spoons | 4 |
| 1 box | Rubber bands, assorted sizes | 4 |
| 6 or more pairs | Safety goggles | 4 |
| 3 500 ml (16 oz) bottles | Vinegar, white | 4 |
| 3 or more | Water bottles, 16 oz, with pull-up sport caps | 4 |
| 4 or more | Water pitchers | 4 |
| 1 | Wading pool, child's (optional) | 4 |
| Class set | Colored pencils | 5, 9, SBA 3 |
| 1 bottle | Food coloring, red | 5 |
| Various amounts | Ice | 5, 6, 7 |
| 1 per group | Permanent markers | 5 |
| 1 per group, plus 1 extra | Soda bottles, 2 L, clear | 5 |
| 1 per group | Stopwatches (A watch or clock with a second hand can also be used.) | 5, 6, 7 |
| 1 or more | Thermos (optional) | 5, SBA 2 |
| 1 stick p/2 C) | Butter, chilled (cut into 6 mm (Vi in) thick slices) | 6 |
| 1 piece | Dental floss | 6 |
| 1 | Glass canning jar, pint-size | 6 |
| 1 piece | Plastic wrap | 6 |
| 1 | Tray or foam plate | 6 |
| 1 piece | Wax paper | 6 |
| 1 per group, plus 1 extra | Bottles (16-20 oz), plastic, wide-mouth, with caps | 7 |
| A variety | Insulator materials (cotton, polyester, nylon, fur, bubble wrap, rubber, newspaper, etc.) | 7 |
| 1 roll | Masking tape | 7, SBA 4 |
| Class set | Colored markers | 9 |
| 16 | Cups, foam, small | SBA 2 |
| As many as possible | Balls, various sizes | SBA 4 |
| 1 pad | Self-sticking notes | SBA 4 |
| 1 per group | Meter sticks | SBA 4 |