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FOSS WATER MODULE

Quantities for Multiple-Class Use

2 classes/day3 classes/day4 classes/dayTeacher Supplied ItemsOther Things to ConsiderOrdering Infopdf version

FOR TWO CLASSES A DAY
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 these additional materials:
50 Cups, plastic, 250-ml (9-oz.)
1 Ice cube tray, plastic
8 Tray, cafeteria, plastic
50 Straws, slim, white
36 Vials, 7-dram, with caps
10 Vials, soft, 50-ml, with caps

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FOR THREE CLASSES A DAY
In addition to the kit, you will need:
1 roll Aluminum foil*
10 Container lids, plastic, flat
100 Cups, plastic
36 Dome lids, plastic
20 Filter paper, round coffee
1 set Food coloring, 4 colors*
1 bag Gravel, container
2 Ice cube tray, plastic
16 Tray, cafeteria, plastic
72 Vials, 7-dram, with caps
20 Vials, soft, 50-ml, with caps
1 roll Waxed paper*
1 bag Potting soil
1 Ball String*

* Consumable item

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FOR FOUR CLASSES A DAY

In addition to the kit, you will need:
1 roll Aluminum foil*
20 Container lids, plastic, flat
150 Cups, plastic
72 Dome lids, plastic
40 Filter paper, round coffee*
1 set Food coloring, 4 colors*
1 bag Gravel, container
3 Ice cube tray, plastic
24 Tray, cafeteria, plastic
108 Vials, 7-dram, with caps
30 Vials, soft, 50-ml, with caps
1 roll Waxed paper
1 bag Potting soil
1 ball String*

* Consumable item

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TEACHER-SUPPLIED ITEMS
• Liquid dish-washing detergent
• Pieces of white paper
• Paper towels
• Pennies
• Scissors
• Vinegar
• Ice cubes, blue
• Ice cubes, plain
• Paper towels
• Penny
• Permanent marking pens
• Cold water (ice water)
• Hot water
• Room-temperature water
• Temperature chart
• Transparent tape
• Distilled water

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OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
  • Activity 2, Part 3: Students freeze water in 50-ml syringes from the Measurement kit in this investigation. There are 8 syringes in the Measurement kit. You could borrow or purchase more syringes to complete the activity as written, or set up one syringe for each class as a demonstration.
  • Activity 3, Part 2: If you are working with more than two classes, you will either need to purchase extra thermometers or borrow from another Measurement Kit to complete this investigation.
  • Activity 3, Part 3: Students use graduated cylinders and 100-ml beakers from the Measurement kit. You will need to borrow or purchase more of these items to complete the activity as written, or have groups work together with the available materials. All of the groups could use flat lids and dome lids. You can distibute either a graduated cylinder or a beaker to each group and have them later share results.

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ORDERING INFORMATION
The materials suggested above can be ordered from Delta Education.
ITEM Delta Part # Quantity in package
Aluminum foil, 7.5 m/roll (25')* 42-010-1397 1 roll
Container lids, plastic, flat, for 1/2-liter 42-120-1970 5
Cups, plastic, 250-ml (9-oz.) 42-031-0419 25
Dome lids, plastic 42-120-2849 40
Filter paper, round coffee, 20-cm diam.
(8")*
42-160-4844 50
Food coloring, 4 colors* 42-060-1325 1 set
Gravel, 640 g/container 42-070-2558 1
Ice cube tray, plastic 42-200-2516 1
Tray, cafeteria, plastic 42-200-4936 1
Vials, soft, 50-ml, with caps 42-220-1231 1
Vials, 7-dram, with caps 42-220-0439 10
Waxed paper* 42-160-0972 1 roll

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