Science 4 A - Consolidated Materials List
Module 1: Using Scientific Methods
pen or pencil
poster board
magazines or internet images to make a collage (optional)
scissors
glue
paper plate
modeling clay in a range of colors
10 toothpicks
markers
shoebox or brown paper bag (optional)
Module 2: Freshwater on Earth
pen or pencil
poster board
markers (optional)
magazines (optional)
states of matter demonstration materials (pot, stove, freezer, ice cube, etc. (optional))
digital camera (optional)
crayons or colored pencils (optional)
medium-sized box
scissors
plastic bottle (such as a 20 oz. water bottle)
masking tape
medium-sized bowl
1 cup flour
1 cup water
newspaper
small plastic (grocery) bag
water-based paints
paint brushes
rocks
sticks
pieces of shrubs to decorate
funnel
¼ cup vinegar
2 tbsp baking soda
red or orange gelatin granules
Module 3: The Atmosphere and Air
pen or pencil
inflatable globe
lamp
markers
crayons or colored pencils
glue (optional)
2-liter plastic bottle
a match
balloon (optional)
scale (optional)
houseplant
clear plastic bag
Module 4: Galaxies and Stars
pen or pencil
straight pin
poster board
scissors
glue
marble (optional)
walnut (optional)
golf ball (optional)
acorn (optional)
basketball (optional)
soccer ball (optional)
softball (optional)
small grapefruit (optional)
crayons or colored pencils (optional)
Module 5: Measurements and Instruments
pen or pencil
liquid measuring cup
3 liquids (pint of milk, bottle of water, can of juice, etc.)
crayons or colored pencils (optional)
can of frozen-concentrate orange juice
large spoon
pitcher
several paper cups
wooden craft sticks
aluminum foil
2-liter bottle of soda
balloon
watch or clock
2 clear drinking glasses
2 eggs
table salt
measuring spoon
rubbing alcohol
water bottle
food coloring (any color will work)
clear plastic drinking straw
modeling clay
Module 6: Building Blocks of Matter
pen or pencil
3 small toy cars of different sizes
flat piece of plywood
3 or 4 hard covered books
towel
3 or 4 pieces of sandpaper
mirror
ruler
10 pennies, 10 of any object that could act as bowling pins (for example paper towel rolls or stuffed animals), 1 ball
large leaf
bag of gumdrops
box of toothpicks
3 clear drinking glasses
3 index cards
markers
measuring cup
measuring spoon
4 and 1/2 teaspoons of regular granular sugar
watch or clock
6 sugar cubes
spoon
8 glass jars with lids
1 cup and 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon rubbing alcohol
1/2 teaspoon solid laundry soap
1/2 teaspoon liquid soap
1/2 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon ground up chalk
1/2 teaspoon dirt