Materials

Module 1: Scientists

*Science 1A Workbook, ISBN 978-1-63916-108-9 (optional)

crayons or colored pencils

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

Module 2: Seasons and Patterns

crayons or colored pencils

glue

items from nature walk

pen or pencil

scissors

Module 3: Nature and Soil

crayons or colored pencils

electric iron

food coloring

gardening tools (shovel, trowel, rake)

glass jars, 2 with metal lids, (medium and large)

glue

items from nature walk

magnifying glass

old sheet or towel

pen or pencil

scissors

soil samples from outside

wax paper

Module 4: Seeds and Living Things

crayons or colored pencils

egg carton, cardboard

glue

lettuce seeds (or similar)

pen or pencil

potting soil

scissors

water

Module 5: Animals

building materials

camera or phone to take pictures (optional)

crayons or colored pencils

items from nature walk

magnifying glass

pen or pencil

printer to print picture (optional)

thin cardboard (various sizes)

tracing paper (or other lightweight paper)

Module 6: Birds

bird seed

construction paper

crayons or colored pencils

glue

peanut butter

pen or pencil

pinecones

scissors

string

Module 7: Basic Needs

pen or pencil

scissors

stapler

Module 8: Weather Charts and Light

chalk

crayons or colored pencils

outdoor thermometer

pen or pencil

pen or pencils

pin or nail, 1 small

straws

tape

thin cardboard (various sizes)

yardstick or tape measure

Module 9: Clouds

boiling water

cotton balls

crayons or colored pencils

glass jars, 2 with metal lids, (medium and large)

glue

hairspray

ice cubes

pen or pencil

scissors

Module 10: Adaptation and Change

brass fastener

camera or phone to take pictures

crayons or colored pencils

glue

paper plates, 2

pen or pencil

scissors

Module 11: Living with Nature

celery stalks with the leaves still on

crayons or colored pencils

food coloring

glass jars, 2 with metal lids, (medium and large)

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

water

Module 12: Adaptation and Offspring

clothespins that open and close

crayons or colored pencils

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

small items (like beads)

Module 13: Winter and Temperature

baking soda

bowls, 5 small

crayons or colored pencils

fabric or paper, black (optional)

glue

ice

magnifying glass

outdoor thermometer

paper, 8 1/2 x 11"

pen or pencil

salt

sand or dirt

scissors

stopwatch or timer

string

sugar

Module 14: Trees and Investigations

crayons and colored pencils

crayons or colored pencils

ice

leaves, assorted

materials like aluminum foil, paper towels, cotton, Styrofoam, or fabric

pen or pencil

Module 15: Responses and Light

crayons or colored pencils

flashlight

glue

images for collage

paper, cardboard, or other materials to test how light travels

pen or pencil

plastic cups, 3 (1 clear, 1 translucent, 1 solid-colored)

scissors

Module 16: Hibernation and Migration

crayons or colored pencils

pen or pencil

Module 17: Erosion and Water

crayons or colored pencils

electric fan (with at least 2 settings)

glue

pen or pencil

plastic cups, 3 (1 clear, 1 translucent, 1 solid colored)

sand or dirt

scissors

water

Module 18: Constellations and the Sun

crayons or colored pencils

pen or pencil

Module 19: The Arctic and the Desert

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bags, 2 resealable

crayons or colored pencils

glue

ice and water

mixing bowl

pen or pencil

scissors

shortening, 1 cup

Module 20: Nocturnal and Diurnal

crayons or colored pencils

glue

pen or pencil

pens or pencils

scissors

Module 21: Matter

crayons or colored pencils

glue

pen or pencil

round cereal pieces

scissors

Module 22: Sea Life

cardboard box, small

construction paper

crayons or colored pencils

glue

paint (optional)

pen or pencil

sand or dirt

scissors

small toys like fish, whales (optional)

Module 23: Tomatoes

building materials

cardboard (various sizes)

crayons or colored pencils

foil (optional)

gardening tools (shovel, trowel, rake)

glue

pen or pencil

plastic wrap (optional)

scissors

small pot

soil

tomato seeds

water

Module 24: Inquiry and Magnets

crayons or colored pencil

crayons or colored pencils

glue

magnets (various sizes and shapes)

metal and nonmetal objects, assorted

objects made of different materials that can get wet

pen or pencil

pot or bucket, large

scissors

water

Module 25: Thermometer and Other Tools

crayons or colored pencils

glue

outdoor thermometer

pen or pencil

scissors

Module 26: Pond Life and Life Cycles

crayons or colored pencils

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

Module 27: The Forest

building materials

cardboard box, small

construction paper

crayons or colored pencils

glue

items from nature walk

pen or pencil

play dough or modeling clay

scissors

Module 28: Maple Leaves and Machines

crayons or colored pencils

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

Module 29: Storms and Sounds

crayons or colored pencils

glass of water

pen or pencil

white paper

Module 30: Sound and Motion

crayons or colored pencils

glue

materials to make an instrument (empty tissue box or cereal box, rubber bands, wax paper, paper towel tubes)

pen or pencil

scissors

spring toy (slinky)

Module 31: Birdhouses

crayons or colored pencils

electric fan (with at least two settings)

items found in nature

paper plates (up to 2)

pen or pencil

Module 32: Trees

crayons or colored pencils

fruits or vegetables with seeds (optional)

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

Module 33: Sunflowers and Energy

crayons or colored pencils

flower seeds (any kind)

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

small pot

soil

Module 34: Bees and Pollination

crayons or colored pencils

glue

milk carton

pen or pencil

scissors

straws

string

Module 35: Butterflies and Gardens

crayons or colored pencils

flower seeds (any kind)

gardening tools (shovel, trowel, rake)

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

small pot

soil

water

Module 36: Review

crayons or colored pencils

glue

pen or pencil

scissors

Science 1 A&B - Materials List