The non-consumable supply list below refers to supplies that are reusable. The prices are based on US retail prices as of 2004. The
quantity is based on a class of 20 students.
Straight pins
Metal paper clips
Plastic paper clips
Slide clips
binder clips
1A
1A, 3A, 5B
1A
1A
1A
Item# 172346. T pins
may also be used
Item# 808873
Item# 617738
Item# 719065
Item# 429415
1.65
0.33
5.48
3.55
0.58
Other unique paper clips 1A
1A, 4A, 4B,
wire cutters and stripper 4C, 4D
May be purchased as
one tool or separately
Internet/Catalog#
130141
Store SKU# 974093 $
Needle-nose pliers
Safety goggles
1A, 3A, 4A,
4B, 4C, 4D,
5C
screw toothpaste cap
flip toothpaste cap
1C
1C
Internet/Catalog #
129374
1
1
1
1
2
OD
OD
OD
OD
OD
x
x
x
OD
x
7.96
1
10 HD
$
13.97
1
10 HD
$
2.97
1
20 HD
$
$
3.00 1 6 oz
3.00 1 6 oz
10 P
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clamps, Glide clips or
suggestions above
Varies
1A, 5C, 12B,
13A, 14B,
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Grocery; GW=Goodwill Industries (resale) RS = Radio Shack (electronic supplies); CB= Carolina Biological Supply (science
supplies); TRU=Toys R Us (toys)
Water bottles
2C
Backpacks
Clipboards
2D
2C, 7B
Clay brick
3A
Varies
Water bottles in
different styles
Different types of
daypacks
2" x 4" x 8" (5 cm x
10 cm x 20 cm)
1
10 G
$
2.25
1
10 GW
20 OD
$
0.35
1
1 HD
x
$
2.40 2' x 4' x 8'
1 HD
x
$
1.79
1M
x
3A
Styrofoam* block
3A
3A
Use if available. If
doing 3A in stations,
only one scale is
needed
3A
4" x 4" (10 cm x 10
cm). If doing 3A at
stations, purchase
one item
$
0.85
1
5 HD
3A
10 quart (9 liters) need one large. If
doing 3A at stations,
purchase one item
$
3.00
1
5 HD
3A
5 quart (4.7 liters) need one small. If
doing 3A at stations,
purchase one item
$
2.00
1
5 HD
Sand, rice, or beans
(batteries can work too) 3A
5 lb bag (2.2 kg). If
doing 3A at stations,
purchase one item
$
3.98
1
5 HD/G
Bucket
Bucket
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Ceramic tile
on
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10 P
2" x 4" x 8" (5 cm x
10 cm x 20 cm) need to cut to size
2" x 4" x 8" (5 cm x
10 cm x 20 cm)
Balance scale
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examples
2
1 to 5
x
x
x
x
Screw-base lamp
holders
Aluminum beverage
container
Plastic beverage
container
Glass beverage
container
Latex gloves
2.00
1
10 HD
$
7.99
8
20 OD
3A, 4A, 4B,
4C, 4D
3A, 4A
Jumper wire kit with
insulated wire of
different lengths.
Catalog # 276-173
Catalog # 61-876
$
$
5.99
1.99
1
1
10 RS
10 RS
3A, 4B, 4C
2.47V Premiumgrade Incandescent
Bulb. Catalog # 2721132
$
1.49
2
10 RS
3A, 4B, 4C
E-10 Base screw
terminals. Catalog #
272-357
$
1.59
1
20 RS
3C
12 oz (355 mL) or 16
oz (473 mL) may be
substituted
$
0.75
1
1G
3C
12 oz (355 mL) or 16
oz (473 mL) may be
substituted. V8*
comes in 12 oz
containers
$
1.35
1
1G
12 oz (355 mL) or 16
oz (473 mL) may be
substituted.
Powerade* fruit
punch comes in 12 oz
containers
$
0.89
1
1G
$
7.47
100
3A
3A, 4A, 4B,
4C, 4D
3C
4A, 4B, 4C,
4D
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Flashlights
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C-clamps
2" (5 cm). If doing 3A
at stations, purchase
one item
$
7.99
1
10 RS
0.99
1
20 RS
1.96
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Breadboards
Modular IC
Breadboard Socket.
Catalog # 276-175
Battery holders
4B, 4C, 4D
Small screwdrivers
4B, 4C, 6C
Holds 1 "D" size
battery. Catalog # 270
403
$
Internet/Catalog #
141701
$
4B
DPDT Knife
switches. Catalog #
275-1537
$
2.99
1
10 RS
4B
Mini 12VDC Electric
Buzzer. Catalog #
273-055
$
2.99
1
10 RS
LED number display
4D
7-Segment LED
Digital Display.
Catalog # 276-075
$
1.79
1
10 RS
LEDs
4D
Assorted LEDs.
Catalog # 276-1622
$
2.49
20
1 RS
5A
For example: rubber
band airplane, windup
toys, paddleball, yoyo, Slinky*, etc.)
Several
x
x
5B
Bring in examples, of
wedge, wheel and
axle, screw, pulley,
lever, and inclined
plane. See
suggestions in 5B
Several
x
x
5B, 5C
Gears with 40, 30,
and 20 teeth with
3/16" bore. Catalog #
76-8810
$
Switches
Buzzers
Examples of stored
energy toys
Examples of simple
machines
Gears set
19.95 1 set
1 CB
x
x
5C
Bamboo skewers
Small wooden dowells
may also be used.
5B, 5C, 12B, Use as consummable
13A
in 12B, 13A
$
Tools with moving parts 5C
Bicycles and tricycles
10B
Different kinds,
shapes, and sizes
10B
Used to raise and
support bikes off the
floor for study
10B
10B
1G
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Several
$
A few parts in each
system: drive system,
steering, brakes,
structural. See 10B
for details
Old rags or towels
1.99
1 CB
x
1 per pair
or per
student
9A, 9B, 9C,
14C
9C
10A
Bicycle parts
14.95 1 set
For examples:
eggbeater, hand drill,
winged corkscrew,
flour sifter
Computers with internet
access
Parts catalogs
highlighters
Bicycle repair stands
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Wheels set
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diameter wheels with
3/16" bore. Catalog #
76-8811
$
Used to wipe grease
and dirt off hands and
bikes
5.50
3
2 OD
12
x
8 to 10
x
8 to 10
x (check
with local
bike store
to borrow)
x
1 or 2
examples
of each
system
x (check
with local
bike store
to borrow)
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toy construction set.
SKN # 485163t
$
26.99
1
1 TRU
12B, 13A,
14B, 15A
Internet/Catalog #
166017; Store SKU #
972442
$
6.86
1
1 HD
x
x
Internet/Catalog #
165067; Store SKU #
345339
$
6.99
1
1 HD
x
x
From 3.00
1
1 HD
x
x
$
8.49
1
1M
12B, 13A,
14B, 15A
Internet/Catalog #
165988; Store SKU#
184616
$
9.96
1
1 HD
x
x
Samples of collapsible
items
12C
For example:
umbrella, folding
chair, window blinds,
sleeping bag. See
12C for other
examples
x
x
Spreadsheet software
Video camera
Tripod
14C
18B
18B
Scissors
Flip chartEasel pad
Markers
Throughout
Throughout
Throughout
Erector set
Saw
Hammer
Screwdriver
Hot glue gun
Snips
12B, 13A,
14B, 15A
12B, 13A,
14B, 15A
12B, 13A,
14B, 15A
x
Several
x
x
$
2.29
$
16.25
From 2.99
1
1
10
10
1 OD
2 OD
x
The consumable supply list below refers to supplies that are not reusable after use. The prices are based on US retail prices as
of 2004. The quantity is based on a class of 20 students. Most of the art supplies used for the simple machines challenge (5B),
modeling (12B), and prototyping (13A) are examples of the type of supplies that may be purchased or brought in by students
and staff. These may be substituted
16 gauge wire
1A, 5B,
5C,12B,
13A
Item # 50143
$
5.98 200 ft
1 HD
18 guage wire
1A, 5B,
12B, 13A
Item # 50131. Floral
stem wire may also
be used
$
3.45 110 ft
1 HD
3.97 175 ft
1 HD
1A, 5B,
12B, 13A
20 guage wire
Beads, buttons,
colored thin wire
Chocolate bar with
caramel filling
3A
Wooden craft sticks
3A, 5B
1A
Multipurpose cable ties 3A
Heavy duty aluminum 3A, 4C,
foil
12B, 13A
Heavy duty sealable
plastic bags
3A, 5B
White photocopy paper3A
Item # 50134
Embellishment for
paper clips
One frozen; one
room temperature
Internet/Catalog #
304120
$
Varies
Several M
$
0.55
1
2G
$
2.69
50
1M
$
2.95
100
$
2.99 50 sq ft
$
2.85
$
3.50 500 sheets
1 HD
1G
15
1G
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GW=Goodwill Industries (resale); RS = Radio Shack (electronic supplies); CB= Carolina Biological (science supplies);
TRU=Toys R Us (toys)
1
40
4A
Household 60-watt
clear
$
0.96
4
Film canisters with lids 5A
Holes should be
drilled in both ends
$
3.59
1
Lightbulb
Rubber bands
Washers
Drinking straws
Bradsbrass plated
fasteners
Clothespins
Magnets
Plastic spoons
Pulleys
Rope
Spools
Springs
Meter Sticks
Dimensions: 2.5" x
1/8" x 1/36" (6.5 cm
x 3 mm x 0.7 mm)
Use either #30 or
#31 (#31 is slighly
5A, 5B, 5C, heavier. 909671 $
12B, 13A #32
5A, 5B,
12B, 13A
Either 1/2" or 3/4"
(1.25 cm or 2 cm)
outside diameter
10 G
1G
3.50 1 lb
20 HD
5A, 5B, 5C, Need to be thick
12B, 13A straws
$
0.79
40
1G
5B
5B
5B
5B
$
1.79
100
$
2.99
30
From 3.29 20 ft.
$
0.99
36
1
1
1
1
OD
M
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x
x
x
Some
HD
x
1
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Some
1
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$
2.29 25 yds
From .79
Varies
$
3.25
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20 G
0.13
Or string or twine
x
1 HD
$
5B
5B,12B,
13A
5B
5B
5B
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0.75
2.89
3A
3A, 5B
St
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Qt
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$
$
Candle, matches
Plastic/paper cups
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Candle in glass or
metal holder, such
as a votive candle
Duct, masking,
packaging, and
electrical
Varies
Some
OD
Glues
5B, 12B,
13A, 14B,
15A, 17B
Epoxy, superglue,
glue sticks, rubber
cement, hot glue
Varies
Some
M
Milk cartons
5C
8 oz or 16 oz (236
mL or 472 mL)
$
0.99
1
Electrical tape
5C
Internet/Catalog:
300020; Store
SKU# 565679
$
3.86
1
Clock radios
These are
considered
consummable
because students
6A, 6B, 6C take them apart
Modeling clay
Windup mechanical
alarm clock
Foarm core board
6C
12B, 13A
Balsa wood
12B, 13A
Styrofoam in blocks
and shapes
0.49 to 3.49
This is considered
consummable
because it will
probably be taken
apart
Sheets and pre-cut
strips
$
3.29 1 lb
$
0.99
1 Some
25
M
x
1M
x
1M
x
20 G
1 HD
Varies
1 5 to 10 GW
Varies
$
2.79
1
1 GW
1 Some
M
From .99
1 Some
M
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x
x
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5B, 12B,
13A, 14B,
15A
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Pipe Cleaners
5B, 12B,
13A, 14B,
15A
5B, 12B,
13A
5B, 12B,
13A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
Bubble packing wrap
Packaging peanuts
twist ties
PVC pipe and
connectors
Rubber tubing
Hinges
Nuts and bolts
Screws
Nails
Push pins
12B, 13A,
14B, 15A
12B, 13A,
14B, 15A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
Plexiglass
Metal sheets
Canvas fabric
Cotton balls
Sandpaper
14B, 15A
14B, 15A
14B, 15A
14B, 15A
14B, 15A
Lumber
Sponges
14B, 15A
3-panel display boards 17B
Some
M
Some
M
1 TRU
1 TRU
Some
$
0.55
1 Some
$
3.99 25 sq ft
$
3.75 1 bag
Varies
Model#: QBE22
$
For example:
plywood 2x4s of
different lengths
Assorted
Assorted sizes
26 gauge
3.25
x
x
x
x
x
x
G
x
1M
1M
Some
G
x
x
x
1 Some
HD
x
Varies
Some
HD
x
$
1.99 10 ft
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
$
0.99
Some
Some
Some
Some
1 HD
HD
HD
HD
HD
1 OD
x
x
x
x
x
x
$
1.85 11 x 14 in
1 HD
$
4.37 18x12
2 HD
Varies
Some
M
$
2.25
100
1G
From 1.65
Some
HD
x
x
x
x
x
40
Diffferent types,
including steel wool
pads
From 1.19
1 Some
Cardboard or foam
1
From 7.18
G
20 OD
x
x
x
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Un
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Tubes, boxes of all
sizes, flat pieces
varies
Poster board or card
stock
Varies
$
19.99 tub
$
39.99 tub
12B, 13A
12B, 13A,
14B, 15A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
12B, 13A
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Paper
Lego set
Wheels
Wine corks
Aluminum beverage
containers
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Composition
notebooks
All
3.39
200
Varies
Varies
A lab notebook with
grid lines. Item #
126741. Cheaper
without gridlines
($1.79)
$
1
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Scapbooking Supplies 17B
video tapes
18B
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Colored paper
This is a list of all of the supplies. It is organized by session. A,B,C, and D
represent the activities within a session. Please note that many of these supplies
are recommended or optional. See the non-consumable and consumable lists for
more details.
Item
Straight pins
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Metal paper clips
A
Plastic paper clips
A
Slide clips
A
Binder clips
A
Unique paper clips
Wire cutters and
stripper
A
Needle-nose pliers
A
Safety goggles
A
16-gauge wire
A
18-guage wire
A
20-guage wire
Beads, buttons,
colored thin wire
A
A
Water bottles
Clipboards
Backpacks
Clay brick
Wood block
Styrofoam* block
Ceramic tile
Bucket
Bucket (larger)
Sand, rice, or beans
C-clamps
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
B
A,B,C,D
A
A
C
A,B,C,D C
B,C
B
B
A
Screw toothpaste cap C
Flip toothpaste cap
Other toothpaste
caps
8
A
C
C
C
C
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
B
B
A
A
A
B
A
16
17
18 Other
Item
1
2
3
4
A
A
A
A
A
A,B,C,D
A,B,C,D
A
Screw-base lamps
Screw-base lamp
holders
Chocolate bar with
caramel filling
A
B,C
A
B,C
Wooden craft sticks
Multipurpose cable
ties
Heavy duty aluminum
foil
A
Balance scale
Plastic cups
"D"-size batteries
Wire kits
Flashlights
Heavy duty sealable
plastic bags
White photocopy
paper
Candle, matches
Aluminum beverage
container
Plastic beverage
container
Glass beverage
container
Lightbulb
Gloves
Breadboards
Battery holders
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
A
B
A
A
C
A
B
B
A
A
C
C
C
A
A,B,C,D
B,C,D
B,C,D
Buzzers
LED number display
D
Switches
6
B
B,C
B
B
Small screwdrivers
5
C
A
14
15
16
17
18 Other
Item
LEDs
Examples of stored
energy toys
Film canisters with
lids
Washers
Rubber bands
Drinking straws
Examples of simple
machines
Brads
Clothespins
Magnets
Plastic spoons
Pulleys
Spools
Springs
Foam
String or twine
Modeling clay
Pipe Cleaners
Tape
Glues
Gears set
Bamboo skewers or
dowells
Tools with moving
parts
Wheels set
Milk cartons
Electrical tape
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
A
A
A,B
A,B,C
A,B,C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B,C
B,C
C
C
C
C
Clock radios
A,B,C
Windup mechanical
alarm clock
C
Parts catalogs
7
D
C
B
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
B
B
A
A
B
18 Other
Item
Computers with
Internet access
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Bicycles and tricycles
B
Bicycle repair stands
B
B
B
B
Erector set
Saw
Hammer
Screwdriver
Hot glue gun
Snips
Samples of
collapsible items
13
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
Wine corks
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Aluminum beverage
containers
B
A
Bubble packing wrap
B
A
Packaging peanuts
B
B
A
A
B
B
B
A
A
A
Cardboard
Paper
Lego set
Wheels
twist ties
PVC pipe and
connectors
Lumber
Rubber tubing
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Balsa wood
15
C
Spreadsheet software
Foarm core board
14
C
A
Old rags or towels
12
A,B,C
Highlighters
Bicycle parts
11
B
A
B
B
A
A
16
17
18 Other
Item
Hinges
Nuts and bolts
Screws
Nails
Thumbtacks
Plexiglass
Metal sheets
Canvas fabric
Cotton balls
Sandpaper
Sponges
3-panel display
boards
Colored paper
Scapbooking
Supplies
Videotapes
Video camera
Tripod
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
B
B
B
B
B
13
14
15
16
17
18 Other
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
Design notebooks
Throughout
Flip chart
Throughout
Markers
Throughout
Scissors
Throughout