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FOSS EARTH MATERIALS MODULE

Quantities for Multiple-Class Use

2 classes/day3 classes/day4 classes/dayTeacher-Supplied ItemsOther Things to Considerpdf version

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
There are enough consumable materials in the Water kit for use with TWO classes of UP TO 32 students on the same day. To insure that each class has the same experiences, you may need to purchase the additional materials in the quantities listed in the table below.
ORDERING INFORMATION
The suggested materials can be ordered from Delta Education.
ITEM Delta Part # Quantity in package 2 classes 3 classes 4 classes
Evaporating dishes, plastic lids, small 050-0708 10 40 120 180
Gravel, green, 200 g* 070-2074 1 bag 0 1 bag 1 bag
Gravel, red, 200 g* 070-2063 1 bag 0 1 bag 1 bag
Oyster shell pieces, 200 g* 190-9698 1 bag 0 1 bag 1 bag
Paper plates 160-2798 35 0 70 70
Rock, Basalt, small 180-5660 10 10 20 30
Rock, Limestone, gray, small 180-1030 5 20 40 60
Rock, Marble, white, small 180-1095 5 10 20 30
Rock, Sandstone, gray, small 180-1216 5 10 20 30
Rock, Granite 180-3251 5 10 20 30
Mineral, Calcite, small 180-0776 5 0 20 30
Mineral, Calcite, large 180-2987 5 10 20 30
Sand, 1 kg/ bag (2 lbs.)* 190-0249 1 bag 0 1 bag 1 bag
Tray, FOSS, plastic 200-5080 1 8 16 24
Vials, 12-dram, with caps 221-4145 50 44 88 132
Zip bags, 1-liter 021-1353 25 25 50 75
Labels, sticky note pads, 100/pad 120-5709 4 pads 0 2 2

* Consumable item

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TEACHER-SUPPLIED ITEMS
• Paper towels
• Transparent tape
• Vinegar
• Basin or bucket
• Flip chart
• Large magnifying glasses (optional)
• Mock rock ingredients (flour, salt, food coloring)
• Newspaper or plastic bag
• Scratch paper
• Pieces of chalk
• Jumbo paper clips
• Pennies
• Scissors

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OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
  • Duplicate student sheets
  • Remember to make the mock rocks several days before beginning Investigation 1.

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